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...15 watts. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as a toy. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use . 1 Replace the bulb with any opening. 6. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on the cord.... for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. The wrong plate can cause the needle to persons: 1. Always unplug the machine from the outlet. 9. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
...15 watts. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as a toy. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use . 1 Replace the bulb with any opening. 6. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on the cord.... for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. The wrong plate can cause the needle to persons: 1. Always unplug the machine from the outlet. 9. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
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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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J Zigzag presser foot F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction. H Presser foot ... 13) This controls the length of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can turn this in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the... the stitch width. 8 Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you use this to control the...
J Zigzag presser foot F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction. H Presser foot ... 13) This controls the length of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can turn this in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the... the stitch width. 8 Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you use this to control the...
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... your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. 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. Do not subject the cord to a wall 2 outlet. 6 Connecting ...
... your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. 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. Do not subject the cord to a wall 2 outlet. 6 Connecting ...
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... use . Remove the power supply plug from the socket outlet. ● When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine must be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . To reduce the risk of cloth and dust to install the proper... outlet. Other needles may be removed from the 1 electrical outlet. 7 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...
... use . Remove the power supply plug from the socket outlet. ● When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine must be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . To reduce the risk of cloth and dust to install the proper... outlet. Other needles may be removed from the 1 electrical outlet. 7 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...
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... loosening the needle clamp with a screwdriver and pulling the needle down. 1 Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you have chosen. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back ...of the needle on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its...
... loosening the needle clamp with a screwdriver and pulling the needle down. 1 Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you have chosen. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back ...of the needle on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its...
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... 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.
... 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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Page in Instructions 30 25, 34, 35 26, 33, 36 27 27 28 27 28 29 25 30 29 29 29 29 30 - 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 ...
Page in Instructions 30 25, 34, 35 26, 33, 36 27 27 28 27 28 29 25 30 29 29 29 29 30 - 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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...on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. Note ● The dial cannot be changed from left ...to the job 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... should be lowered so that is being done. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. .
...on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. Note ● The dial cannot be changed from left ...to the job 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... should be lowered so that is being done. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. .
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... the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed 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...winding tension disc. Then, stop the machine. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is normal to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin...
... the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed 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...winding tension disc. Then, stop the machine. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is normal to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin...
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...case finger 16 Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to work, you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot...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. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by turning 1 the balance wheel toward you turn the power off while threading ...
...case finger 16 Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to work, you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. If you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot...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. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by turning 1 the balance wheel toward you turn the power off while threading ...
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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 and around to "O". Set the main ... lever to break. Guide the thread to the back of the thread 5 take -up lever While holding the thread, pull it 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.
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 and around to "O". Set the main ... lever to break. Guide the thread to the back of the thread 5 take -up lever While holding the thread, pull it 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.
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... it up the bobbin thread.) (Refer to complete the lower threading. Pull out about 5 cm (2") of thread through the needle toward the back 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 21.) The hook will pull the thread through the slit in...
... it up the bobbin thread.) (Refer to complete the lower threading. Pull out about 5 cm (2") of thread through the needle toward the back 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 21.) The hook will pull the thread through the slit in...
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... of the thread will appear on the surface of the fabric. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . When sewing with thin thread on the extra spool pin, but do not turn . Instead.... ● The basic thread tension setting is too loose. You may damage the machine. Memo ● We recommend that you sew a scrap piece of the left needle in a clockwise direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right Needle...
... of the thread will appear on the surface of the fabric. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . When sewing with thin thread on the extra spool pin, but do not turn . Instead.... ● The basic thread tension setting is too loose. You may damage the machine. Memo ● We recommend that you sew a scrap piece of the left needle in a clockwise direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right Needle...
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Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may bend or break the needle. 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 ...
Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may bend or break the needle. 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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... between "0" and "5". Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in 3 the new direction. ■ Finishing Sewing Stitch to the end 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 and make... length in the " " range, and set the stitch length in the " " range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its highest position. We recommend that the thread take-up lever is also at its 2 new...
... between "0" and "5". Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in 3 the new direction. ■ Finishing Sewing Stitch to the end 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 and make... length in the " " range, and set the stitch length in the " " range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its highest position. We recommend that the thread take-up lever is also at its 2 new...
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...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. Following the line of fabric together. Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric 1 together and center them together using the... area 2 you keep the two fabric edges close together. Put the edge of the two pieces of the 2 material. 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...
...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. Following the line of fabric together. Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric 1 together and center them together using the... area 2 you keep the two fabric edges close together. Put the edge of the two pieces of the 2 material. 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...
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... on soft fabrics, place stabilizer material on the fabric. You need to " ". Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern 2 selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 - Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) .... Making a buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can be used as a decorative top-stitch. Set ...
... on soft fabrics, place stabilizer material on the fabric. You need to " ". Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern 2 selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 - Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) .... Making a buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can be used as a decorative top-stitch. Set ...
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...stitching, turn the material 90 1 degrees counterclockwise and sew straight stitches to cut . Step Step 1 (Front bar tack) Sewn section a Pattern a/c c a 1. Step 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to 6 stitches. 3. We 2 ...recommend that you put your hand or fingers in the middle of the stitches, and then raise the needle from the machine. Sew 5 to "d". 2. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. ...
...stitching, turn the material 90 1 degrees counterclockwise and sew straight stitches to cut . Step Step 1 (Front bar tack) Sewn section a Pattern a/c c a 1. Step 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to 6 stitches. 3. We 2 ...recommend that you put your hand or fingers in the middle of the stitches, and then raise the needle from the machine. Sew 5 to "d". 2. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. ...
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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. Fold the edge of the material. Cut 6 the upper and lower threads and tie both threads at the back of the material... needle. Use the stitch width dial to the right or left or right side of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 5 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 2-3 (1/16-1/8) 2.5...
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. Fold the edge of the material. Cut 6 the upper and lower threads and tie both threads at the back of the material... needle. Use the stitch width dial to the right or left or right side of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 5 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 2-3 (1/16-1/8) 2.5...