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... and then remove the plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine only for its intended use as a toy. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to turn it . 2. .... 5. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine from the outlet. 9. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not unplug by young children or infirm persons...
... and then remove the plug from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine only for its intended use as a toy. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to turn it . 2. .... 5. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine from the outlet. 9. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not unplug by young children or infirm persons...
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...short to the terminal marked with the letter 'L' or colored red or brown. Connect the three-prong plug into a wall outlet. • When leaving the machine unattended, the main power switch of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by ASTA to replace the fuse cover. IMPORTANT (in the United... colored blue must be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet. 2 The main power/sewing light switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on the plug. IMPORTANT (in the other ...
...short to the terminal marked with the letter 'L' or colored red or brown. Connect the three-prong plug into a wall outlet. • When leaving the machine unattended, the main power switch of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by ASTA to replace the fuse cover. IMPORTANT (in the United... colored blue must be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet. 2 The main power/sewing light switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on the plug. IMPORTANT (in the other ...
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... Stretch Stitching ...30 Decorative Stitching ...30 Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole 30 Making a Buttonhole (4-Step Buttonhole) ...31 Adjusting Buttonholes ...33 Sewing Buttons ...33 Zipper Insertion ...34 Gathering ...35 Darning...35 Appliqués ...36 Monogramming and Embroidering ...36 MAINTENANCE ...38 Changing the Light Bulb ...38 Oiling ...38 Cleaning ...39 Performance Checklist ...40 Repacking the Machine ...42...
... Stretch Stitching ...30 Decorative Stitching ...30 Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole 30 Making a Buttonhole (4-Step Buttonhole) ...31 Adjusting Buttonholes ...33 Sewing Buttons ...33 Zipper Insertion ...34 Gathering ...35 Darning...35 Appliqués ...36 Monogramming and Embroidering ...36 MAINTENANCE ...38 Changing the Light Bulb ...38 Oiling ...38 Cleaning ...39 Performance Checklist ...40 Repacking the Machine ...42...
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... can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can push this to stitch 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...
... can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can push this to stitch 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...
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...-001 6 SA156(For U.S.A.) SFB(XA5539-151)(For other countries) 7 X55467-021 8 130920-021 9 XA3442-121 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 ...pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed.) Parts code for zigzag presser foot: 138135-122 Foot controller: XC7359-021 (110/120V areas) XC7438-021 (220/240V...
...-001 6 SA156(For U.S.A.) SFB(XA5539-151)(For other countries) 7 X55467-021 8 130920-021 9 XA3442-121 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 ...pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed.) Parts code for zigzag presser foot: 138135-122 Foot controller: XC7359-021 (110/120V areas) XC7438-021 (220/240V...
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... a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug...
... a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug...
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... you leave the main power on and step on the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock could occur. Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of electric shock, this plug is not in use . When you take your foot off (toward the "O" mark) 1 2 CAUTION ● Do... ● Turn the main power switch off or the plug must be unplugged. (For U.S.A. If you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Foot Controller When you change the needle.
... you leave the main power on and step on the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock could occur. Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of electric shock, this plug is not in use . When you take your foot off (toward the "O" mark) 1 2 CAUTION ● Do... ● Turn the main power switch off or the plug must be unplugged. (For U.S.A. If you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Foot Controller When you change the needle.
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... is not in the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Release the foot by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that have been designed to its highest position. 2 Lower the presser foot. 3 If a...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 raising the lever at the 2 back of ...
... is not in the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Release the foot by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that have been designed to its highest position. 2 Lower the presser foot. 3 If a...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 raising the lever at the 2 back of ...
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...the slot on the front right-hand side of the extension table up toward you. 2 Pull the extension table out to remove it until the machine is in the correct place, the bar should snap in line with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may bend...presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. Converting to Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to adjust it . 1 1 Extension table Steadying the Machine When the machine is placed on an uneven surface, turn the rubber cushion on the shank. CAUTION ● If the...
...the slot on the front right-hand side of the extension table up toward you. 2 Pull the extension table out to remove it until the machine is in the correct place, the bar should snap in line with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may bend...presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. Converting to Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to adjust it . 1 1 Extension table Steadying the Machine When the machine is placed on an uneven surface, turn the rubber cushion on the shank. CAUTION ● If the...
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...16 17 ■ 15 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 To select the first stitch when the last one is displayed or 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 the opposite direction until the desired stitch is not continuous, it cannot be turned directly from the last stitch to the first...
...16 17 ■ 15 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 To select the first stitch when the last one is displayed or 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 the opposite direction until the desired stitch is not continuous, it cannot be turned directly from the last stitch to the first...
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... 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 STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 5 SHELL TUCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 6 ELASTIC STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 7 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 9 DOUBLE ACTION STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 10 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 11...
... 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 STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 5 SHELL TUCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 6 ELASTIC STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 7 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 9 DOUBLE ACTION STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 10 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 11...
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... for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. SS 1 10 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is used when sewing on a button. With the "0" setting material is used . The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25"). The position needed for making a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch), which is not fed. To...
... for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. SS 1 10 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is used when sewing on a button. With the "0" setting material is used . The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25"). The position needed for making a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch), which is not fed. To...
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... on buttons, the feed dogs should 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 feed lever to raise or lower the feed ...dogs according to right. ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be lowered so that is being done. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . Note ● The dial cannot be changed by adjusting ...
... on buttons, the feed dogs should 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 feed lever to raise or lower the feed ...dogs according to right. ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be lowered so that is being done. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . Note ● The dial cannot be changed by adjusting ...
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... around the bobbin a few times. Pass the end of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Using of the clutch engaging when beginning to hear the sound of any other bobbin may tangle on the spool pin... onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Then, stop the...
... around the bobbin a few times. Pass the end of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Using of the clutch engaging when beginning to hear the sound of any other bobbin may tangle on the spool pin... onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Then, stop the...
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... by pulling the latch toward you . 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly 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. CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to break. Open the...
... by pulling the latch toward you . 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly 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. CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to break. Open the...
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... injury from moving parts, be sure to turn off the machine before servicing it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring (fig. In addition, be sure 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...
... injury from moving parts, be sure to turn off the machine before servicing it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring (fig. In addition, be sure 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...
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... its highest position. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. Set the main power switch to break. 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 ... set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. 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. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 2 on the spool pin and ...
... its highest position. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. Set the main power switch to break. 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 ... set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. 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. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 2 on the spool pin and ...
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Make sure you raise the presser 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 equipped with the bottom of the needle to make sure that the hook grabs it behind the 6 thread guide. 1 1... onto the guide. Bring the thread down the needle threader lever as much 4 as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine (away from front to back and pull 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread. 1 1 5cm (2inch) Turn the balance wheel toward you 2 (counterclockwise) until the bottom ...
Make sure you raise the presser 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 equipped with the bottom of the needle to make sure that the hook grabs it behind the 6 thread guide. 1 1... onto the guide. Bring the thread down the needle threader lever as much 4 as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine (away from front to back and pull 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread. 1 1 5cm (2inch) Turn the balance wheel toward you 2 (counterclockwise) until the bottom ...
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... main power switch is not necessary 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. Set the main power switch to the bottom of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower thread" if you...
... main power switch is not necessary 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. Set the main power switch to the bottom of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower thread" if you...
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... cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The upper thread should pass between the toes of the presser foot. 1 Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you can use the zigzag presser foot only. ■ Attaching the Twin ...wheel to the front (counterclockwise) once by hand to their 1 highest positions. 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 needle and two top threads. Pull on the top right-hand side of...
... cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The upper thread should pass between the toes of the presser foot. 1 Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you can use the zigzag presser foot only. ■ Attaching the Twin ...wheel to the front (counterclockwise) once by hand to their 1 highest positions. 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 needle and two top threads. Pull on the top right-hand side of...