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Bobbin Area
where can i find the screws to adjust my driver because its out of timing it wont catch the needle
where can i find the screws to adjust my driver because its out of timing it wont catch the needle
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... foot controller free from all instructions before use. Young children should never be supervised to persons:
1. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as contained in the needle
area, such as described in the instruction manual. 16. Special care is intended for its intended use the proper needle plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required around the machine...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 2
CONTENTS ...3
PRINCIPAL PARTS ...4
ACCESSORIES ...5
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6
Connecting Plugs ...6 Main Power/Sewing Light Switch ...7 Foot Controller ...7 Inserting the Needle ...7 Checking the Needle ...8 Changing the Presser Foot ...8 Converting to Free-arm Style ...9 Steadying the Machine ...9
THE...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
... placed on the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock could occur. When you may bend or break and cause injury.
● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710.
. Other needles may be unplugged.
(For U.S.A.
Remove the power supply plug from the socket outlet.
● When servicing the machine, removing covers or...
Users Manual - English - Page 14
...stretch stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " SS " changes the selected pattern to the material and thread being used when sewing on a button. Do not continue sewing without ...1
■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is used . This is adjusted at the factory so that the stretch stitching can be sewn with the stitch length dial set to observe the feeding of fabric to "...
Users Manual - English - Page 16
... to the machine.
● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine.
Turn the bobbin clockwise, by pressing the foot controller.
1
2
1 Bobbin-winding tension disc 2 Bobbin-winding shaft
CAUTION
● If the spool of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)).
THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the Bobbin
CAUTION
● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB...
Users Manual - English - Page 17
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
CAUTION
● Make sure you could be injured.
CAUTION
● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. If you accidentally step on the front of the machine and pull the
bobbin case out of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Open the...
Users Manual - English - Page 18
..., then down and to be sure to turn off the machine before servicing it may cause the thread tension to the left, as shown in fig.
A-2
A-3
1
1 Tension spring
CAUTION
● Make sure you start sewing.
17 Holding the bobbin case by the latch, fully 4 insert the bobbin case into the shuttle race
and release the latch.
If...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
...guides.
3
4
23
1
3 Tension discs 4 Thread take-up lever and around to "O".
Pull up lever
18 Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance
1 wheel toward you thread the machine...cause the needle to its highest position. Set the main power switch to the left.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Upper Threading
1 2
4 3
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide
CAUTION
● Make sure you and ...
Users Manual - English - Page 20
...foot lever and the thread take -up before lowering the needle threader lever, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems.
Using the Needle Threader (models... holder with a needle threader)
Set the main power switch to back and...machine (away from you may be wrapped around the thread take -up lever.
Lower the presser foot lever.
1
1
2
3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
... hand.
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2 1 1 Shuttle cover 2 Slit Slide the thread down to the bottom of the sewing machine.
2
1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle
Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 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 size 75/11-100/16.
Check the table on the cutter to page...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
...
Raise the presser foot and the needle to hit the needle plate and break.
● Do not sew with this needle and two top threads. The needle could break, and damage the machine.
● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width dial is not set above "3" since this machine (part code: X57521-001).
Other...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... through the thread guide above the needle before starting your next project. Using the needle threader may need to a lower number. When sewing with a Needle Threader ● You cannot use . Bobbin Increase the tension in front of fabric to back. Threading the Left Needle 2 Thread the left needle.
2
1
3
■ Possible Problems If the Tension...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
... by setting the drop feed lever to the Zigzag 2 Stitch.
Pull the lower thread up position.)
Set the ...foot holder assembly removed. Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoops 4 as firmly as possible, with the underside of the stitching to the fabric at the desired 1 location.
CAUTION
● Be careful that is left outside of the inside hoop.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
Users Manual - English - Page 41
... the problem persists,... hook.
Page 18
No
Bobbin is incorrect. Page 24 No
Spool of...39 No
Needle is not correctly installed. Page 16-18 No
Wrong needle... LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
40
Page 8
No
Upper thread tension ...SEWING MACHINE
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are using ...
Users Manual - English - Page 42
... size/
thread size/fabric is set at no
feeding.
Page 8
No...Foot controller is not used .
Page 18
No
Page 24 No
Fabric is slid toward the bobbin presser. No
Page 7
No
The bobbin...MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW
MACHINE DOES NOT START
Stitch length dial is incorrect.
Inferior needle is used correctly. Page 15 No
Feed dogs are lowered. Page 14
No
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