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...risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to break. 12. Use this machine. Return the machine to break. 14. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Replace the bulb with any opening. 6. Do not operate where aerosol...necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. This sewing machine is required ...
...risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to break. 12. Use this machine. Return the machine to break. 14. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Replace the bulb with any opening. 6. Do not operate where aerosol...necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. Never drop or insert any object into water. Do not use as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. This sewing machine is required ...
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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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...threader (page 19) This is only available on and off. 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 onto the bobbin, which you (counterclockwise) to the power supply. G Foot ...10) You can turn this in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the needle. J Zigzag presser foot F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you...
...threader (page 19) This is only available on and off. 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 onto the bobbin, which you (counterclockwise) to the power supply. G Foot ...10) You can turn this in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the needle. J Zigzag presser foot F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you...
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... your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. 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. Always grasp the plug to heat. Do not subject ...
... your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. 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. Always grasp the plug to heat. Do not subject ...
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... main power on and step on the foot controller, the machine will increase. 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. . Main Power/Sewing Light Switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on the foot controller...
... main power on and step on the foot controller, the machine will increase. 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. . Main Power/Sewing Light Switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on the foot controller...
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... surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause an accident or injury. If the needle is bent or dull. 3 Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION ● Always turn off the ... may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that have chosen. 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 clamp ...
... surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause an accident or injury. If the needle is bent or dull. 3 Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION ● Always turn off the ... may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that have chosen. 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 clamp ...
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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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... or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be changed from left to the job that the garment will then sew forward. The machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle...The numbers marked on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Note ● The dial cannot be lowered so that is being done. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . When monogramming, embroidering, darning or...
... or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be changed from left to the job that the garment will then sew forward. The machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle...The numbers marked on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Note ● The dial cannot be lowered so that is being done. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . When monogramming, embroidering, darning or...
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... into the slit. 1 Spring 2 Slit 2 1 While holding the end of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the left, and then remove... the bobbin. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the ...
... into the slit. 1 Spring 2 Slit 2 1 While holding the end of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the left, and then remove... the bobbin. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the ...
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... 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 loosen, breaking the needle and... resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it...
... 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 loosen, breaking the needle and... resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it...
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... of the thread 5 take -up lever 18 Bring the thread through guides. 3 4 23 1 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up lever to its highest position. 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 and around to the left. Pass...
... of the thread 5 take -up lever 18 Bring the thread through guides. 3 4 23 1 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up lever to its highest position. 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 and around to the left. Pass...
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...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 start sewing immediately after inserting the bobbin without pulling up , and then cut it between the toes of the ... as usual. (It is off when threading the needle by hand. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread...
...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 start sewing immediately after inserting the bobbin without pulling up , and then cut it between the toes of the ... as usual. (It is off when threading the needle by hand. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread...
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... appear on the extra spool pin, but do not turn . However, do not pass the thread through the thread guide above the needle before you sew a scrap piece of your stitches. Threading the Right Needle 1 Follow the same instructions for general use the needle threader to a lower number. 2...Is Wrong Upper tension is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . You may damage the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Memo ● We recommend that you pass it when ...
... appear on the extra spool pin, but do not turn . However, do not pass the thread through the thread guide above the needle before you sew a scrap piece of your stitches. Threading the Right Needle 1 Follow the same instructions for general use the needle threader to a lower number. 2...Is Wrong Upper tension is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . You may damage the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Memo ● We recommend that you pass it when ...
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... thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. 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...
... thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. 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...
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...the Straight Stitch for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the " " range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left -hand side. 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 the fabric. The...
...the Straight Stitch for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the " " range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left -hand side. 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 the fabric. The...
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... the stitch length dial between " " and 1 "2.5". ■ Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to cut the thread. 28 Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric together. 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...
... the stitch length dial between " " and 1 "2.5". ■ Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to cut the thread. 28 Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric together. 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...
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...Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Decorative Stitch Fixed 2.5 3-5 (3/32) (1/8-3/16) This stitch can also be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern 2 selection dial to align the marks on the foot with the mark on...that provides reliable results. ■ Making a Buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Making a buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap ...
...Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Decorative Stitch Fixed 2.5 3-5 (3/32) (1/8-3/16) This stitch can also be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern 2 selection dial to align the marks on the foot with the mark on...that provides reliable results. ■ Making a Buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Making a buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap ...
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... the needle is not installed with the correct orientation, the needle may slip and cause injuries. 1. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "d". 2. Step 2 (Left side) b b CAUTION ● When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole,...the left side of the stitch, and then raise the needle from being cut through any stitches. Sew the predetermined length of the stitches, and then raise the needle from the machine. Line 3 the bar tack mark under the center of the 3 buttonhole with the two lines on...
... the needle is not installed with the correct orientation, the needle may slip and cause injuries. 1. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "d". 2. Step 2 (Left side) b b CAUTION ● When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole,...the left side of the stitch, and then raise the needle from being cut through any stitches. Sew the predetermined length of the stitches, and then raise the needle from the machine. Line 3 the bar tack mark under the center of the 3 buttonhole with the two lines on...
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When sewing the left or right pin of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. Lower the presser foot lever and fix either...balance wheel by hand to make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 5 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch...attach the presser foot holder to the right or left or right side of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the...
When sewing the left or right pin of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. Lower the presser foot lever and fix either...balance wheel by hand to make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 5 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch...attach the presser foot holder to the right or left or right side of the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the...