20 Most Recent Brother LS-1520 Mechanical Sewing Machine Questions & Answers

The power cord sounds like it is shorted. It can be repaired or replaced. Here is a good place to order one. http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/needle-threader-singer-503277.aspx

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Hello Before you take the machine apart, check that the bobbin winder is not engaged and that the fly wheel is locked in place. Both can be done without taking the machine apart. Happy Stitching.

Hold the bobbin case with open side towards you. The thread should unwind on the top of the bobbin from the left. Place it in the case so when the thread is pulled into the slot in the side, the bobbin rotates clockwise. Pull thread to the left under the tension spring and fit case and bobbin over the central spool inside hook assembly. With the locating finger in its recess, press case home and it will lock into position with a click..

Look through these threading guides for a Brother that has the same features. http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Threading_Diagrams.htm

The above site has a manual, but I not a threading guide. Unless it is the same as another model.

try these link, they are free http://www.brother-usa.com/VirData/Content/en-US/HAD/Consumer/UsersManual/UM_LS_1520_EN_270.PDF http://www.brother-usa.com/VirData/Content/en-US/HAD/Consumer/QuickSetupGuide/QSG_LS_1217_1520_1717_2125_VX_1435_EN_364.PDF

You probably have thread stuck in the raceway

try changing the needlerethread the machine top and bobbinmake sure the tension is not to tightmake sure the bobbin is inserted into the bobbin holder the right way.here is a link for a free quick set up manual and for a free operation manualhttp://www.brother-usa.com/VirData/Content/en-US/HAD/Consumer/QuickSetupGuide/QSG_LS_1217_1520_1717_2125_VX_1435_EN_364.PDFhttp://www.brother-usa.com/VirData/Content/en-US/HAD/Consumer/UsersManual/UM_LS_1520_EN_270.PDF

make sure the needle is inserted correctly into the needle holderand pushed all the way upmake sure the bobbin is turned the right way in the bobbin casealso the sewing machine could have a timing problem

your machine is most likely "gummy". when sewing machines sit the oils get sticky, particularly in entry level machines as they use cheaper oil. there could also be some tangled threads and lint that are adding to the problem. if your machine was shipped or dropped something may have been bent or broken out of alignment. at best, your machien needs a labor intensive process of dissassembly cleaning and re-lubricating. i would there is probably not a quick fix. i would recommend taking it to a sewing machine repair shop. call ahead to make sure they give free estimates. you may have to leave it for a time but if they charge for estimates then they're not a good shop. i am a sewing mechanic of 20 yrs

that cant be solved by you nor me but the company probably can if not then ask for a refund so you can get a new one

Buy a converter transformer - this will convert the 220v mains to 110v. They are also used as safety isolation transformers on construction sites but cheaper, domestic, transformers are also available for household appliances, but first check the power consumption of your sewing machine by looking at the specification section of the handbook and make sure you purchase a transformer with at least 50% extra power rating.

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