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Brother Innov-ís XE2

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  • Exact Innov-ís XE2 in the retained Brother U.S. Stellaire2 brochure; specifications subject to change. No XJ2 sewing feature, standard foot mount, bobbin, needle system, or cross-model interchangeability inferred.
  • Availability description only; no servicing, oiling or installation procedure inferred.

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