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...its intended use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 17. Never operate the machine with the same type and rated 15 watts. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into ...any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in this machine, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be left...
...its intended use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 17. Never operate the machine with the same type and rated 15 watts. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into ...any adjustments in the needle area, such as described in this machine, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be left...
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... 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle threader 19 Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with a quick thread-setting system) .... 20 Drawing up the lower thread ...21 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...21 Tension of the...
... 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle threader 19 Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with a quick thread-setting system) .... 20 Drawing up the lower thread ...21 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...21 Tension of the...
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... you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13) This controls the length of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (page 15 and 18... raise and lower the needle. H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to stitch in the reverse direction. J Zigzag...
... you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13) This controls the length of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (page 15 and 18... raise and lower the needle. H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to stitch in the reverse direction. J Zigzag...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, ...are away from the outlet. Pulling on the cord. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Always...disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for the power source. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. Using...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, ...are away from the outlet. Pulling on the cord. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Always...disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for the power source. Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. Using...
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...may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710/PS-21. . You should be switched off (toward the "O" mark) 1 2 CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the machine should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot... controller, the machine will start and you press harder, the machine's speed will easily break and cause ...
...may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710/PS-21. . You should be switched off (toward the "O" mark) 1 2 CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the machine should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot... controller, the machine will start and you press harder, the machine's speed will easily break and cause ...
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... with a screwdriver. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. If you leave the power on ... assembly. 8 Using other any presser feet may be damaged. Replace the needle if it by raising the lever at the 2 back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that have to change the presser foot. To check if the needle is loose, the needle...
... with a screwdriver. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. If you leave the power on ... assembly. 8 Using other any presser feet may be damaged. Replace the needle if it by raising the lever at the 2 back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that have to change the presser foot. To check if the needle is loose, the needle...
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..., turn the pattern selection dial in the opposite direction until the desired stitch is displayed. 1 Pattern selection dial ■ 21 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ■ 15 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14... directly from the last stitch to the first one or from the first stitch to select the last stitch when the first one . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction.
..., turn the pattern selection dial in the opposite direction until the desired stitch is displayed. 1 Pattern selection dial ■ 21 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ■ 15 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14... directly from the last stitch to the first one or from the first stitch to select the last stitch when the first one . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ 17 Stitches Pattern 1 Stitch Name 1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE Recommended Width [mm (inch)] 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) 4 BLIND HEM ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ 17 Stitches Pattern 1 Stitch Name 1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE Recommended Width [mm (inch)] 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) 4 BLIND HEM ...
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... adjusting the stitch width dial. . 1 2 3 1 Drop feed lever 2 Up position: Feed dogs are down. 3 Down position: Feed dogs are up. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of fabric or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape, turn the stitch length dial out of... the allowable range. . To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle ...
... adjusting the stitch width dial. . 1 2 3 1 Drop feed lever 2 Up position: Feed dogs are down. 3 Down position: Feed dogs are up. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of fabric or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape, turn the stitch length dial out of... the allowable range. . To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle ...
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... bobbin a few times. Pass the end of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin... the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and 5 continue winding the thread onto the bobbin by hand, until the spring slides into the slit. 1 Spring 2 ...
... bobbin a few times. Pass the end of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin... the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and 5 continue winding the thread onto the bobbin by hand, until the spring slides into the slit. 1 Spring 2 ...
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... 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to work, you turn the power off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by...cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it...
... 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to work, you turn the power off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by...cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it...
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... thread through guides. 3 4 23 1 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take-up lever While holding the thread, pull it toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you and into the... the left. Set the main power switch to "O". Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever to...
... thread through guides. 3 4 23 1 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take-up lever While holding the thread, pull it toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you and into the... the left. Set the main power switch to "O". Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever to...
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... lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the slit in the cover. Hold the end of the bobbin thread and ... page 21.) The hook will pull the thread through the needle toward the back of the machine (toward the back of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower thread. Pull out about 5 cm (2") of thread through the needle. 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with home sewing machine needles...
... lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the slit in the cover. Hold the end of the bobbin thread and ... page 21.) The hook will pull the thread through the needle toward the back of the machine (toward the back of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower thread. Pull out about 5 cm (2") of thread through the needle. 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with home sewing machine needles...
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...equipped with a small screwdriver in a clockwise direction. Locks appear on the surface of the fabric. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right Needle 1 Follow the same... instructions for general use the needle threader to check the thread tension before sewing on the extra spool pin,...
...equipped with a small screwdriver in a clockwise direction. Locks appear on the surface of the fabric. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right Needle 1 Follow the same... instructions for general use the needle threader to check the thread tension before sewing on the extra spool pin,...
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... bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Mediumweight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Denim...
... bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Mediumweight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Denim...
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... thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position. Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left -hand... dial to its 2 new direction using the Straight Stitch at its highest position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for sewing stretch fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in the "...
... thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position. Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left -hand... dial to its 2 new direction using the Straight Stitch at its highest position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for sewing stretch fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in the "...
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... between " " and 1 "2.5". Set the pattern selection dial to create a scalloped edge. Place the reinforcement fabric under the presser foot. Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric 1 together and center them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you keep the two...stitch will not be visible. Be careful not to the Scallop 1 Stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to cut the thread. 28 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Elastic Stitch -2.5 3-5 (1/64-3/32) (1/8-3/16) You...
... between " " and 1 "2.5". Set the pattern selection dial to create a scalloped edge. Place the reinforcement fabric under the presser foot. Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric 1 together and center them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you keep the two...stitch will not be visible. Be careful not to the Scallop 1 Stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to cut the thread. 28 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Elastic Stitch -2.5 3-5 (1/64-3/32) (1/8-3/16) You...
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... on the foot 3 Button plate 30 Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. You need to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can be... used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. Stitch Stitch 2 Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch...
... on the foot 3 Button plate 30 Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. You need to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can be... used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. Stitch Stitch 2 Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch...
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...) Sewn section a Pattern a/c c a 1. Cut an opening in step 1). 2. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "a". 2. Step 2 (Left side) b b CAUTION ● When using the seam ripper to 6 stitches. 3. Sew 5 to open the buttonhole, do not put pins across both ends of the buttonhole...
...) Sewn section a Pattern a/c c a 1. Cut an opening in step 1). 2. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "a". 2. Step 2 (Left side) b b CAUTION ● When using the seam ripper to 6 stitches. 3. Sew 5 to open the buttonhole, do not put pins across both ends of the buttonhole...
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...left side of the zipper foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and you ... of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. CAUTION ● Turn the balance wheel by hand to the right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank. When sewing the left side of the zipper 3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper foot. If it hits, see...
...left side of the zipper foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and you ... of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. CAUTION ● Turn the balance wheel by hand to the right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank. When sewing the left side of the zipper 3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper foot. If it hits, see...