Brother XL-2600 "zero tension brothers sewing machine" Questions

...tension dial on my brother Ls- 1217 won't move is really hard. Do I have to oil it? You probably have the stitch width set to something higher than zero. Change it to zero, and if your machine is not ...

...width on zero, and just loosen the top tension by a half number if you want the tension looser.  If your machine has a stitch selector knob, make sure it is set to the straight stitch

...upper thread and visa versa. Set the tension dial on the sewing machine to zero and work from there slowly. Perhaps the tension discs are not controlling the thread any longer. I hope this helps. ...

brother cs6000i top tension too tight set on zero top tension is at '0' but thread lays on top of fabric That means your bobbin case tension is too tight.

...tension to almost zero. Have cleaned and oiled machine. Double checked thread is threaded correctly. Changed needle. Sometimes when sewing fabric will gather. You need to check to see if your bobbin ...

...tension dial set to ZERO. I threaded with the foot presser up. The upper thread is threaded perfectly like indicated in the manual and various online video tutorial. Likewise with the bobbin thread. ...

Bobbin How did you fix your machine for $14.99??? Turn Tension know to zero before inserting cassette each time hen insert cassette and turn knob to 5-6- . worked like a charm

how do i gather on this machine. Just turn stitch length up to maximum, stitch width on zero and top tension down just a little.

...tension dial, the round knob above the needle. Standard setting is the midway point between high & low number. The other two knobs are the stitch length and stitch width dials. With the stitch length ...

...tension dial on zero. Sometimes a piece of cotton breaks off between the tension disks and then prevents the disks to work properly. Also make sure when you thread the machine, the thread does go ...