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How do i get into xl 2230 in order to replace the o ring on the bobbin winder please

How to get into the machine to replace o ring on the bobbin winder

  • faithpj Oct 14, 2014

    i just need to know if its ok to take the back off the machine ,or will lots of springs pop out

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Do you have a manual ? If not, Brother may well have one you can download, and there a many sites online that sell copies of manuals too.

Typically, it's not hard to get into a mechanical machine. There are usually just a few screws that have to be taken out to give access to most places inside. Look at the screws to see what kind of head is on them so you know which screwdriver bit you need.

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SOURCE: i have lost bobbin cover for my XL-2230 where can

you could try www.sewingparts.co.uk, www.sewingpartsonline.com or www.sewusa.com for spares.

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SOURCE: Broken bobbin winder

For $29 at Hancock, Jo Ann's or Wal Mart you can get a thing called a Side Winder that will wind your bobbins without using the winder on your sewing machine. It has the additional advantage that you can wind while sewing. I use it even with machines that will wind bobbins.

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