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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
... moving parts. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not intended for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Do not use bent needles. 13. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use .
1 This sewing machine is...
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 5
... presser foot.
J Zigzag 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 foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply.
I Foot controller (page 7) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower the needle. F Main power...
Users Manual - English - Page 7
...; Turn off the main power first. Connecting Plugs
Connect the power cord plug to the machine.
1
Connect the power supply plug to heat. If the cord or plug is not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
WARNING
● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
... nothing is 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 changing...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
The numbers marked on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. 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 position can be changed by adjusting the stitch width dial.
.
1
2 3
1 Drop feed lever 2 Up position: Feed dogs...
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
...poorly
● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine.
If you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly.
Lower Threading
CAUTION
● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to its highest position...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
... the spool pin and 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 into the eyelet.
1 1
1 Thread take-up lever
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up lever to break. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
... the twin needle and wing needle. CAUTION
● The needle threader can only be used with a quick thread-setting system)
This new system allows you ). Set the main power switch to start sewing immediately after inserting the bobbin without pulling up , and then cut it between the toes of the presser foot and straight toward the back of the
machine (toward the...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... draw up the lower thread
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 needles could break and cause...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
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● We recommend that you sew a scrap piece of thread guide 3 Thread guide
Note
Models that
you change fabric or thread. Lower tension is needed. If the result is too tight. Upper tension control dial Decrease the tension by turning the dial to a higher number.
1 Right needle thread passes through thread guide 2 Left needle thread passes in the bobbin by turning the dial to...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
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
Corduroy
Tweed Jersey Tricot
For top-stitching
Thread
Type
Cotton
Synthetic mercerized
Silk or silk finished
Cotton
Synthetic ...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... thread cutter on the 3 left -hand side.
Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the " " range, and set the stitch length 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. Lift the presser foot...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
... area 2 you are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. 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 can use the Elastic Stitch for decorative edging. Place the reinforcement fabric under the presser
foot. Set the pattern selection dial to create...
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