Brother XL5300 User manual

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• 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.
Some machine specifications may have been changed to improve the quality of the product.
Contact the manufacturer or your local sales representative for information on such changes.
• Symbols used
Move the part in the direction of
the arrow.
Set the clearance as indicated.
Move the part to its highest or
lowest position.

CONTENTS 
Removing order of covers....................................................................................................................................1
Clearance between the needle and the shuttle hook point...............................................................................2
Clearance between the shuttle driver and the race way...................................................................................3
Needle swing (Parabola).......................................................................................................................................4
Needle position on zigzag to the needle plate...................................................................................................5
Loop lift..................................................................................................................................................................6
Height of the needle bar.......................................................................................................................................7
Tension of the timing belt.....................................................................................................................................8
Height of the feed dogs........................................................................................................................................9
Height of the presser bar....................................................................................................................................10
Stitch length for forward and backwards stitching.........................................................................................11
Maximum stitch width when set at straight (left) and Zigzag stitch
(XL5300, XL5200, XL5030, XL5020, PX300, PX200)..........................................................................................12
Buttonhole bead width (XL5100, XL5010, PX100)............................................................................................13
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................................................................................................19
Adjustment of thread tension dial.....................................................................................................................20
Bobbin Winding...................................................................................................................................................21
Needle Threader..................................................................................................................................................23
Exchange of Needle Threader............................................................................................................................24
Adjustment of lower thread tension..................................................................................................................25
Positioning of Stitch Selector Stitch Displays (PX300, PX200, PX100)..........................................................26
Positioning of Feed Dial (PX300, PX200, PX100)..............................................................................................27

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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).
• Loosen and remove the screws then remove the front cover (E).
• Loosen and remove the screws lower the presser foot lifter, then remove the rear cover (F).
Note: The (G) gear is only for use with the PX300, PX200, and PX100 models.
See pages 26-27 for assembly of selecting dial and feed dial.

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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
2 2 3 Straight stitch (center needle position) M
XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
2 2 5 Straight stitch (center needle position)
PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
2 2 3 Straight stitch (center needle position) M
Turn the needle bar support stud clockwise or counter clockwise to make adjustment.
3

- 3 -
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. Retighten the setscrews .

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Needle swing (Parabola)
Standard
The sideways movement of the needle must be equal completed in the up and down motion.
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 Stitch length Stitch width
3 3 2 Zig - Zag 0 - 5
XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
6 6 4 Zig - Zag
PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
3 3 2 Zig - Zag 0 - 5
1. Loosen the set screws of the worm gear .
2. Turn the worm gear to make adjustment.
3. Retighten the set screws .
4. Loosen the nut of the adjusting screw for zero needle movement.
5. Turn the adjusting screw in or out until there is no needle movement.
6. Retighten the nut .
Note: There should be no play or bind at the pattern cam.

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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
3 3 2 Max. Zig - Zag 5
XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
6 6 4 Max. Zig - Zag
PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
3 3 2 Max. Zig - Zag 5
• Loosen the setscrew of the zigzag connecting rod .
• Loosen the fixation screw of the eccentric nut .
• Turn the eccentric nut to make adjustment.
• Retighten the fixation screw of the eccentric nut .
• Retighten the setscrew .

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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
3 3 2 Max. Zig - Zag 5
XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
6 6 4 Max. Zig - Zag
PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
3 3 2 Max. Zig - Zag 5
1. Loosen the setscrews on the drive connecting rod .
2. Loosen the fixation screw of the eccentric nut .
3. Turn the eccentric nut to make adjustment.
4 Retighten the fixation screw of the eccentric nut .
5. Retighten the setscrews .
1.5 - 1.7

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Height of the needle bar
Standard
• 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 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
3 3 2 Max. Zig - Zag 5
XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
6 6 4 Max. Zig - Zag
PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
3 3 2 Max. Zig - Zag 5
1. Loosen the setscrew of the needle bar .
2. Move the needle bar up or down to make adjustment.
3. Retighten the setscrew .
0.8 - 1.1

- 8 -
Tension of the timing belt
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. Move the motor to make adjustment.
4. Retighten the setscrews and nuts .
2N (200g)

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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. Turn the eccentric nut to make adjustment.
4 Retighten the fixation screw of the eccentric nut .
5. Retighten the setscrew .

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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. Move the presser bar up or down to make adjustment.
3. Retighten the setscrew .
Note: Check that the presser foot and feed dogs are aligned.

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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
2 2 3 Straight stitch 2
XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
2 2 5 Straight stitch 2
PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
2 2 3 Straight stitch 2
1. Loosen the setscrew on the reverse sewing regulator shaft .
2. Turn the reverse sewing regulator shaft left or right to make adjustment.
3. Retighten the setscrew .
Note: The notch spring and cam should line up with each other when set for stitch length 2.

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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 XL5200 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
3 3 Max. Zig - Zag 5
2 2 Straight stitch 5
XL5030 XL5020 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
6 6 Max. Zig - Zag
3 3 Straight stitch
PX300 PX200 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
3 3 Max. Zig - Zag 5
2 2 Straight stitch 5
1. Turn the adjusting screw in or out to make adjustment.
Adjustment tip: Lower the feed dog and place a piece of paper under the presser foot.

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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
b/d Buttonhole 5
XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
b/d Buttonhole
PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
b/d Buttonhole 5
1. Turn the adjusting screw in or out to make adjustment.
Adjustment tip: Lower the feed dog and place a piece of paper under the presser foot.

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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
1 1 b/d Buttonhole 5
XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
1 1 b/d Buttonhole
PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
1 1 b/d Buttonhole 5
1. Loosen the setscrew of the adjusting eccenter .
2. Turn eccenter to make adjustment.
3. Retighten the setscrew .
Note: Set the buttonhole balance dial slot into vertical position.

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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
1 1 a/c Buttonhole 5
XL5030 XL5020 XL5010 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
1 1 a/c Buttonhole
PX300 PX200 PX100 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
1 1 a/c Buttonhole 5
1. Loosen the setscrew of the bar tack eccenter .
2. Turn the eccenter to make adjustment.
3. Retighten the setscrew .

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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
1 1 Buttonhole 5
XL5030 XL5020 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
1 1 Buttonhole
PX300 PX200 Pattern Stitch length Stitch width
1 1 Buttonhole 5
1. Loosen the setscrew of the buttonhole lever .
2. Move the buttonhole lever front or back to make adjustment.
3. Retighten the setscrew .

- 17 -
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.
3. Retighten the setscrew .
Note: Recheck buttonhole length. (Page 16)