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... authorized dealer or service center for household use. 1 Keep fingers away from the accumulation of the machine and foot controller free from all instructions before use as a toy. Always use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used as described in the instruction manual. 16. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using it and...
... authorized dealer or service center for household use. 1 Keep fingers away from the accumulation of the machine and foot controller free from all instructions before use as a toy. Always use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used as described in the instruction manual. 16. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using it and...
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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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...on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you (counterclockwise) to start and stop sewing. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to stitch in either direction to choose the stitch you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13)... Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower the needle. H Presser foot lever (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 ...
...on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you (counterclockwise) to start and stop sewing. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to stitch in either direction to choose the stitch you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13)... Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower the needle. H Presser foot lever (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 ...
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... for the power source. 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 repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Fire or electric...
... for the power source. 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 repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Fire or electric...
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... otherwise a fire or an electric shock could occur. Other needles may be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of cloth and dust to install the proper outlet. Remove the power supply plug ...mark) 1 2 CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the machine should make sure that nothing is intended to fit in use . 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 stop. When you change the...
... otherwise a fire or an electric shock could occur. Other needles may be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of cloth and dust to install the proper outlet. Remove the power supply plug ...mark) 1 2 CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the machine should make sure that nothing is intended to fit in use . 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 stop. When you change the...
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...the stitch pattern you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle ...turn off the power before you use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be used with this machine. If you change the presser foot depending on a flat surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use the...
...the stitch pattern you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle ...turn off the power before you use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be used with this machine. If you change the presser foot depending on a flat surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use the...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. To select the first stitch when the last ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. To select the first stitch when the last ...
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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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... Stitches are selected, the needle position can be turned past SS -". 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... marked on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. 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, turn the stitch length dial out of...
... Stitches are selected, the needle position can be turned past SS -". 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... marked on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. 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, turn the stitch length dial out of...
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...pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. 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. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on 2 the bobbin from... older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. right. Then, stop the machine. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the...
...pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. 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. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on 2 the bobbin from... older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. right. Then, stop the machine. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the...
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...cause the thread tension to break. If you accidentally step on the front of the machine and pull the bobbin case out of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16... around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. If 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 ...
...cause the thread tension to break. If you accidentally step on the front of the machine and pull the bobbin case out of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you could be injured. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16... around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. If 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 ...
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... through guides. 3 4 23 1 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take-up lever While holding the thread, pull it 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 (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever...
... through guides. 3 4 23 1 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take-up lever While holding the thread, pull it 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 (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up lever...
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.... If you are using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you ). 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. Start sewing as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is not necessary to 5 draw up the ...
.... If you are using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you ). 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. Start sewing as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure the main power switch is not necessary to 5 draw up the ...
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...tension is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . You may damage the machine. Lower tension is needed. Tension of the Thread The tension of the fabric. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to the procedure described...needle threader to adjust it through thread guide 2 Left needle thread passes in a clockwise direction. Locks will affect the quality of the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately.
...tension is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . You may damage the machine. Lower tension is needed. Tension of the Thread The tension of the fabric. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to the procedure described...needle threader to adjust it through thread guide 2 Left needle thread passes in a clockwise direction. Locks will affect the quality of the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately.
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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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...of the fabric. Set the pattern selection dial to the end of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its 2 new direction using the Straight Stitch at its highest ...position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for 1 cm (3/8") from the end of the machine. Lower the presser foot and...
...of the fabric. Set the pattern selection dial to the end of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its 2 new direction using the Straight Stitch at its highest ...position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for 1 cm (3/8") from the end of the machine. Lower the presser foot and...
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... or joining fabric. If desired, trim around the scallop with 3 scissors to cut the thread. 28 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 ...
... or joining fabric. If desired, trim around the scallop with 3 scissors to cut the thread. 28 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 ...
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...garment. ● When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place stabilizer material on the fabric. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Making a buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of the fabric. Making a ... a Zigzag Stitch would be used for decorative stitching. 1 Starting mark on the fabric 2 Marks on the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 -
...garment. ● When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place stabilizer material on the fabric. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Making a buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of the fabric. Making a ... a Zigzag Stitch would be used for decorative stitching. 1 Starting mark on the fabric 2 Marks on the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 -
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... the needle is at the left side of the stitch, and then raise the needle from the machine. Sew the predetermined length of the stitches, and then raise the needle from being cut through any stitches. Turn the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. ...orientation, the needle may slip and cause injuries. 1. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the tailor's chalk line. 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "a". 2. We 2 recommend that you put your hand or fingers ...
... the needle is at the left side of the stitch, and then raise the needle from the machine. Sew the predetermined length of the stitches, and then raise the needle from being cut through any stitches. Turn the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. ...orientation, the needle may slip and cause injuries. 1. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the tailor's chalk line. 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "a". 2. We 2 recommend that you put your hand or fingers ...
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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 ...● Turn the balance wheel by hand to the right or left side of the zipper 3 Left pin for sewing the left side of the zipper foot. You may be injured. 34 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not...inch)] Straight Stitch 2-3 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (center needle position) (3/32) Foot Zipper Foot You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position the zipper to make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button....
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit ...● Turn the balance wheel by hand to the right or left side of the zipper 3 Left pin for sewing the left side of the zipper foot. You may be injured. 34 CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not...inch)] Straight Stitch 2-3 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (center needle position) (3/32) Foot Zipper Foot You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position the zipper to make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button....