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Anonymous Posted on Aug 02, 2014

How do I reassemble drop-in bobbin case for Brothers XL 2600 free arm?

Thread had tangled in hole in pressure foot. I couldn't move needle up or down to remove it. Removed needle plate and needle plate cover and cleaned bobbin case (drop in from top). Replaced bobbin case and all covers, checked for proper needle and threading for upper and lower threads. The two threads won't join (the upper thread will not pick up lower, upper gets caught and crosses). Tension and length set at 3. Straight stitch set but when jam (tangle) occured I was using decorative stitch 6 on light fabric with size 11 needle.I have disassemble everything again and need instruction on how to replace bobbin case in race. Thanks.

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Do you have some pictures of the area involved. I know how to put these things back but I can't think how to explain it to you.. pics might help me show you.

Brother has an outstanding service department, and if you don't have a manual, they should have one. Should have a pic of how it goes together.

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SOURCE: The lower thread is tangled. Upper thread is

The top thread is fine but the thread on the botton is a mess sometimes is has to be cut out

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SOURCE: Bobbin thread tangles

when this happens have you check to see if the thread has come off the thread take up lever?

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