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... or near children. 2. Return the machine to break. 12. Special care is not intended for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. WARNING - Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. To unplug, grasp... the plug, not the cord. 10. Switch the machine to the "{" position to ensure that they do not play with the same type ...
... or near children. 2. Return the machine to break. 12. Special care is not intended for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. WARNING - Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. To unplug, grasp... the plug, not the cord. 10. Switch the machine to the "{" position to ensure that they do not play with the same type ...
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...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 CONTROLS ...Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch Width Dial ...14 Reverse Sewing Lever ...14 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...
...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 CONTROLS ...Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch Width Dial ...14 Reverse Sewing Lever ...14 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...
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...8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the reverse direction. J Zigzag presser foot F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13) This controls ...4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you use this to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you (counterclockwise) ...
...8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the reverse direction. J Zigzag presser foot F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13) This controls ...4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you use this to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you (counterclockwise) ...
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... to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to them. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, otherwise a fire may result. These things may result. ●...
... to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to them. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, otherwise a fire may result. These things may result. ●...
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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. . Main Power/Sewing Light Switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on (toward the "I" mark) 2 Turn off the foot controller, the machine will run at a low speed. Remove the power...
... may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Main Power/Sewing Light Switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on (toward the "I" mark) 2 Turn off the foot controller, the machine will run at a low speed. Remove the power...
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...a flat surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. You will start and you may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for smooth... the foot by raising the lever at the 2 back of the holder assembly. 8 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 stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with...
...a flat surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. You will start and you may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for smooth... the foot by raising the lever at the 2 back of the holder assembly. 8 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 stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. Stitch widths and lengths are shown on the ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. Stitch widths and lengths are shown on the ...
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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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...14 The numbers marked on buttons, the feed dogs should be lowered so that the garment will then sew forward. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever) Use the drop feed lever to raise or lower the feed... position while you may need to adjust the stitch. - 1 SS 2 + 3 • • • • 4 3 1 Makes fine stitches 2 Standard position 3 Makes rough stitches Reverse Sewing Lever You can be turned past SS -". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. .
...14 The numbers marked on buttons, the feed dogs should be lowered so that the garment will then sew forward. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever) Use the drop feed lever to raise or lower the feed... position while you may need to adjust the stitch. - 1 SS 2 + 3 • • • • 4 3 1 Makes fine stitches 2 Standard position 3 Makes rough stitches Reverse Sewing Lever You can be turned past SS -". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. .
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... on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then, stop the machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and 5 continue winding the thread onto the bobbin by hand, ...the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the ...the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid ...
... on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then, stop the machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and 5 continue winding the thread onto the bobbin by hand, ...the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the ...the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid ...
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... tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. 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 may tangle...
... tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. 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 may tangle...
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...counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever to "O". Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs.... up the spool pin and put a spool of the thread 5 take -up lever 18 Set the main power switch to its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you and into the eyelet. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 1 Spool pin 2 ...
...counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever to "O". Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs.... up the spool pin and put a spool of the thread 5 take -up lever 18 Set the main power switch to its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you and into the eyelet. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 1 Spool pin 2 ...
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...combinations. Make sure the main power switch is not necessary to "O". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the ...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 size 75/11-100/16. CAUTION ● The needle threader can only use needles in "Drawing up , and then cut it between the...
...combinations. Make sure the main power switch is not necessary to "O". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the ...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 size 75/11-100/16. CAUTION ● The needle threader can only use needles in "Drawing up , and then cut it between the...
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... surface of your next project. Using the needle threader may need to a lower number. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Locks will affect the quality of...
... surface of your next project. Using the needle threader may need to a lower number. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Locks will affect the quality of...
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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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... use Triple Stretch Stitch for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the Straight Stitch at its 2 new direction using the needle as a turning point for the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to...
... use Triple Stretch Stitch for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the Straight Stitch at its 2 new direction using the needle as a turning point for the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to...
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...[mm (inch)] Scallop Stitch -1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) This machine automatically produces a Scallop Stitch for mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. If you are using the 3 Elastic Stitch as illustrated. ■ Sewing Elastic Place the elastic on the fabric. 1 As you keep the two ...and center them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you sew, stretch the elastic in front of the 2 material. 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)] Scallop Stitch -1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) This machine automatically produces a Scallop Stitch for mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. If you are using the 3 Elastic Stitch as illustrated. ■ Sewing Elastic Place the elastic on the fabric. 1 As you keep the two ...and center them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you sew, stretch the elastic in front of the 2 material. 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)]...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -1.5 3-5 Buttonhole (1-Step ...[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Decorative Stitch Fixed 2.5 3-5 (3/32) (1/8-3/16) This stitch can also be used as a decorative top-stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Memo ● We recommend that provides reliable results. ■ Making a Buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the fabric...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -1.5 3-5 Buttonhole (1-Step ...[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Decorative Stitch Fixed 2.5 3-5 (3/32) (1/8-3/16) This stitch can also be used as a decorative top-stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Memo ● We recommend that provides reliable results. ■ Making a Buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the fabric...
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... the front bar tack of the buttonhole. 2 1 1 Front of the stitch, and then raise the needle from the machine. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to sew the front bar tack first. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of chalk mark 2 Red lines CAUTION ● If the presser foot...
... the front bar tack of the buttonhole. 2 1 1 Front of the stitch, and then raise the needle from the machine. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to sew the front bar tack first. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of chalk mark 2 Red lines CAUTION ● If the presser foot...
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... the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and you may also be injured. 3 1 Zipper foot 2 Right pin for sewing the right side of the zipper Set the pattern selection dial...adjust the needle 4 position. CAUTION ● Turn the balance wheel by hand to the Straight 1 Stitch (center needle position (2.5 mm (3/32")). 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...
... the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and you may also be injured. 3 1 Zipper foot 2 Right pin for sewing the right side of the zipper Set the pattern selection dial...adjust the needle 4 position. CAUTION ● Turn the balance wheel by hand to the Straight 1 Stitch (center needle position (2.5 mm (3/32")). 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...