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... of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use by pulling on the cord. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it . 2. Young children should be left unattended while plugged in this manual. 3. To reduce the risk of the..., changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Use this machine only for household use bent needles. 13. Do not use . 1 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Switch the machine to the "{" position to turn it to be taken: Read all moving parts. Never operate...
... of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for use by pulling on the cord. This sewing machine is not working properly, if it . 2. Young children should be left unattended while plugged in this manual. 3. To reduce the risk of the..., changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Use this machine only for household use bent needles. 13. Do not use . 1 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Switch the machine to the "{" position to turn it to be taken: Read all moving parts. Never operate...
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..., the main power switch of this machine is colored blue must be unplugged. Never use a fuse approved by inadvertent connection to the terminal marked with the letter 'N' or colored black or blue. CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 1 2 1. The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the...
..., the main power switch of this machine is colored blue must be unplugged. Never use a fuse approved by inadvertent connection to the terminal marked with the letter 'N' or colored black or blue. CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 1 2 1. The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the...
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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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...Upper tension-control dial (page 22) This controls the tension of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to stitch in the reverse direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread... onto the bobbin, which you use this to start and stop sewing. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) ...
...Upper tension-control dial (page 22) This controls the tension of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to stitch in the reverse direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread... onto the bobbin, which you use this to start and stop sewing. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) ...
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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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..., modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Pulling on the cord. Electric shock may result in 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. ● Do not touch... the plug with many other appliances plugged in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power...
..., modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Pulling on the cord. Electric shock may result in 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. ● Do not touch... the plug with many other appliances plugged in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power...
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... other). 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. . A bent needle will increase. You should be switched off or the plug must be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse...
... other). 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. . A bent needle will increase. You should be switched off or the plug must be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse...
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...balance wheel toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it by 4 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 change the presser foot depending ...on the controller, the machine will have chosen. To check if the needle is bent or dull. 3 Changing...
...balance wheel toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it by 4 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 change the presser foot depending ...on the controller, the machine will have chosen. To check if the needle is bent or dull. 3 Changing...
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... 3 so that the bar on the presser foot is in . 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 not installed with the slot on the front right-hand side of the base plate to -reach... out the extension table attachment. 1 Lift the bottom 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...
... 3 so that the bar on the presser foot is in . 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 not installed with the slot on the front right-hand side of the base plate to -reach... out the extension table attachment. 1 Lift the bottom 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...
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... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 the last one is displayed, turn ...in the opposite direction until the desired stitch is not continuous, it cannot be turned 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 ...
... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 the last one is displayed, turn ...in the opposite direction until the desired stitch is not continuous, it cannot be turned 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 ...
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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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... 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is not fed. CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. With the "0" setting material is adjusted at the factory so that the stretch stitching can be sewn with the stitch length dial set to " SS " (standard position). 1 Stitch length dial 2 Longer 3 Shorter 13...
... 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is not fed. CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. With the "0" setting material is adjusted at the factory so that the stretch stitching can be sewn with the stitch length dial set to " SS " (standard position). 1 Stitch length dial 2 Longer 3 Shorter 13...
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...THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done. Note ● The dial cannot be changed from left to the job that the garment will then sew forward. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on buttons, the feed dogs should be ...turned past SS -". Do not forcefully turn the dial toward either "+" or "-" to adjust the stitch width. Stitch Width Dial Depending on the dial represent the stitch width. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of fabric or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape,...
...THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done. Note ● The dial cannot be changed from left to the job that the garment will then sew forward. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on buttons, the feed dogs should be ...turned past SS -". Do not forcefully turn the dial toward either "+" or "-" to adjust the stitch width. Stitch Width Dial Depending on the dial represent the stitch width. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of fabric or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape,...
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... turning the balance wheel. 15 If bobbins from the inside of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin-winding tension disc. Note ... bobbin a few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is normal to hear the sound of the bobbin. Pass the end of the same type (part code: SA156,...
... turning the balance wheel. 15 If bobbins from the inside of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to wind the thread around the bobbin-winding tension disc. Note ... bobbin a few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is normal to hear the sound of the bobbin. Pass the end of the same type (part code: SA156,...
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... 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. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by turning 1 the balance wheel toward you. 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case... shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you could be injured. Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin...
... 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. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race by turning 1 the balance wheel toward you. 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case... shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you could be injured. Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin...
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... immediately after you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . A-3). A-2 A-3 1 1 Tension spring CAUTION ● Make sure you start sewing. 17 Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the top of the race. 1 2 1 Bobbin case finger 2 Notch Note ● If the...the bobbin case into the bobbin case. (See fig. If the thread unrolls in the correct direction. In addition, be sure to turn off the machine before servicing it may cause the thread tension to close the shuttle cover. Unwind about 10 cm (4") of thread from a full 3 bobbin and ...
... immediately after you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it . A-3). A-2 A-3 1 1 Tension spring CAUTION ● Make sure you start sewing. 17 Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the top of the race. 1 2 1 Bobbin case finger 2 Notch Note ● If the...the bobbin case into the bobbin case. (See fig. If the thread unrolls in the correct direction. In addition, be sure to turn off the machine before servicing it may cause the thread tension to close the shuttle cover. Unwind about 10 cm (4") of thread from a full 3 bobbin and ...
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... take -up lever to "O". Guide the thread to the left. 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 thread the...
... take -up lever to "O". Guide the thread to the left. 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 thread the...
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...19 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 to "O". While lowering the needle threader lever, 3... needle from you). 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...
...19 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 to "O". While lowering the needle threader lever, 3... needle from you). 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...
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...it on page 24 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. 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. You can only be used with a quick thread-setting system) This new system allows you are using these...
...it on page 24 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. 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. You can only be used with a quick thread-setting system) This new system allows you are using these...
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...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 may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with this machine (part code: X57521-001). Other needles...single needle (see page 7). The upper thread should have been made for making decorative stitches. 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 ...
...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 may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with this machine (part code: X57521-001). Other needles...single needle (see page 7). The upper thread should have been made for making decorative stitches. 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 ...