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... needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Use only accessories recommended by or near children. 2. Never operate the machine with any opening. 6. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8....needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use . This sewing machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any air openings blocked. Always unplug the...
... needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Use only accessories recommended by or near children. 2. Never operate the machine with any opening. 6. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered. 8....needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for its intended use . This sewing machine is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any air openings blocked. Always unplug the...
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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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...page 8) This raises and lowers the 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. J Zigzag presser foot I Foot ...controller (page 7) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you want. 9 ...
...page 8) This raises and lowers the 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. J Zigzag presser foot I Foot ...controller (page 7) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you want. 9 ...
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... may result in the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Always grasp the plug to remove it... not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Pulling on the cord. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, otherwise a fire may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric ...
... may result in the following circumstances: • When you are away from the outlet. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Always grasp the plug to remove it... not to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Pulling on the cord. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, otherwise a fire may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric ...
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...on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should make sure that nothing ...is placed on the foot controller when the machine is intended to fit in a ...
...on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should make sure that nothing ...is placed on the foot controller when the machine is intended to fit in a ...
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...bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause an accident or injury. Replace the needle if it is already installed, remove it by 4 loosening the needle clamp with a screwdriver and ... presser foot depending on a flat surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use presser feet that have been designed to be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the...
...bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause an accident or injury. Replace the needle if it is already installed, remove it by 4 loosening the needle clamp with a screwdriver and ... presser foot depending on a flat surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use presser feet that have been designed to be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the...
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... 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 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction.
... 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 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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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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... feed lever to raise or lower the feed dogs according to adjust the stitch width. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. Note ● The dial cannot be turned past SS... -". THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done. Stitch Width Dial Depending on ...
... feed lever to raise or lower the feed dogs according to adjust the stitch width. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. Note ● The dial cannot be turned past SS... -". THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done. Stitch Width Dial Depending on ...
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...pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Using of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Then, stop the machine. Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to the...2 the bobbin from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. 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. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") Put the ...
...pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Using of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Then, stop the machine. Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to the...2 the bobbin from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. 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. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") Put the ...
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...case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16 If you follow the instructions carefully. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread .... 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. Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.
...case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16 If you follow the instructions carefully. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread .... 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. Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.
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... it between the 4 tension discs. 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. 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...
... it between the 4 tension discs. 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. 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...
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... lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the slit in the range of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower ... thread" if you ). Pull out about 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. Set the main power switch to complete the lower threading. Make sure the main power switch is not necessary...
... lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the slit in the range of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower ... thread" if you ). Pull out about 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. Set the main power switch to complete the lower threading. Make sure the main power switch is not necessary...
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...Increase the tension by turning the screw with a Needle Threader ● You cannot use . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Locks appear on your stitches. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is "5". 22 2 1 2 1 1 Reverse 2 Surface 654 Note ● ... 1 Follow the same instructions for general use the needle threader to adjust it through the thread guide above the needle before sewing on the surface of the left needle in the same way that are equipped with a small screwdriver in front of fabric to...
...Increase the tension by turning the screw with a Needle Threader ● You cannot use . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Locks appear on your stitches. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is "5". 22 2 1 2 1 1 Reverse 2 Surface 654 Note ● ... 1 Follow the same instructions for general use the needle threader to adjust it through the thread guide above the needle before sewing on the surface of the left needle in the same way that are equipped with a small screwdriver in front of fabric to...
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Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using ...small needle (for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. ● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. 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...
Also, the seam may be uneven, the fabric may pucker, or the machine may bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using ...small needle (for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. ● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. 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...
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...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 the fabric. You can be used for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the... fabric to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its...
...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 the fabric. You can be used for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the... fabric to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its...
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...(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 the tear, sew using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you sew, stretch the elastic in front of and 2 behind the presser ...foot. In addition, it is explained below. Be careful not to cut the thread. 28 Each is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. 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/...
...(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 the tear, sew using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you sew, stretch the elastic in front of and 2 behind the presser ...foot. In addition, it is explained below. Be careful not to cut the thread. 28 Each is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. 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/...
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.... Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern 2 selection dial to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch. Lower 3 the presser foot to sew the front bar tack first. Stitch Stitch 2 Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Decorative Stitch Fixed 2.5...you try it on the actual garment. ● When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place stabilizer material on 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)]...
.... Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern 2 selection dial to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch. Lower 3 the presser foot to sew the front bar tack first. Stitch Stitch 2 Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Decorative Stitch Fixed 2.5...you try it on the actual garment. ● When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place stabilizer material on 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)]...
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... the needle and causing injuries. ■ Making A Buttonhole Remove the material from the material. Step 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "c" (same position as in step 1). 2. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of the stitches, and then raise the needle from being cut through...
... the needle and causing injuries. ■ Making A Buttonhole Remove the material from the material. Step 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "c" (same position as in step 1). 2. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of the stitches, and then raise the needle from being cut through...
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...fix either the left side of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder to adjust the needle 4 position. You may break and you start sewing. 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 may be injured...the balance wheel by hand to make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. When sewing the left or right side of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. If it hits, see step 1. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button ...
...fix either the left side of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder to adjust the needle 4 position. You may break and you start sewing. 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 may be injured...the balance wheel by hand to make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. When sewing the left or right side of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. If it hits, see step 1. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button ...