Brother XL2600i manual

http://support.brother.com/g/b/manualtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_xl2600i2610eus

The manual should be helpful:

Brother XL 2600 Operation Manual


FWIW, not all machines have a needle "position" function even though they can make a zig-zag stitch. The home position is the center and the zig-zag selector just sets how wide the stitch will be.

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either number 4 or 5 but you need to fallow the instructions on the manual to do this in a way that will work..........fallow the instructions

Make sure the bobbin is the correct one for the machine first. Try another bobbin on a scrap of material. Bobbin will fit into the bobbin holder going the incorrect way. Make sure the thread is unwinding in the correct direction. mine has a arrow for the correct position. Hope this helps.

are you still having problems with the tension?

Hi,

You can download and print the instruction manual for Brother xl2600i in PDF format from this link.

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Here is a direct link to the .pdf file:

http://www.brother-usa.com/ModelDocuments/Consumer/Users%20Manual/UM_XL_2600i_ENES_1478.PDF

Here is the webpage for the manual and accessory documents (underneath 'Your Results'):

http://www.brother-usa.com/manuals/default.aspx?PGID=3&R3ModelID=XL2600i

Call and order from Brother at 1-877-276-8437, they will sell you the right one for your machine and they are pretty machine specific.

Go to brother-usa.com and download your manual for free and it will guide you better than trying to explain it.