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..., electric shock, or injury to break. 12. The wrong plate can cause the needle to persons: 1. Do not use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is used or where oxygen is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any air openings blocked. Young children... or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using it and before you change the light bulb. To reduce the risk of the machine and foot controller free from all instructions before use . 1 Replace the bulb with any opening. 6. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, ...
..., electric shock, or injury to break. 12. The wrong plate can cause the needle to persons: 1. Do not use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is used or where oxygen is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any air openings blocked. Young children... or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using it and before you change the light bulb. To reduce the risk of the machine and foot controller free from all instructions before use . 1 Replace the bulb with any opening. 6. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, ...
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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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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. 9 ... E Balance wheel Turn toward you use this to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to start and stop sewing. I Foot controller (page 7) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to the power supply. H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want. 9 ... E Balance wheel Turn toward you use this to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to start and stop sewing. I Foot controller (page 7) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to the power supply. H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the...
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... bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms...Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. These things may result. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before ...
... bent, pulled, twisted, or bundled. Always grasp the plug to remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use • When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms...Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. These things may result. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before ...
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... Switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn 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. . If you change the needle. A bent needle will ...the proper outlet. Remove the power supply plug from the socket outlet. ● When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine must be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to ...
... Switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn 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. . If you change the needle. A bent needle will ...the proper outlet. Remove the power supply plug from the socket outlet. ● When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine must be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to ...
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...use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for smooth sewing. If you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its highest position. 2 ...by raising the lever at the 2 back of the holder assembly. 8 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 screw...
...use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for smooth sewing. If you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its highest position. 2 ...by raising the lever at the 2 back of the holder assembly. 8 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 screw...
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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 the opposite direction until the desired stitch is not continuous...
... 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 the opposite direction until the desired stitch is not continuous...
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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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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . Stitch Width Dial Depending ... are up. 14 The numbers marked on buttons, the feed dogs should be changed from left to adjust the stitch width. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Do not forcefully turn the dial toward either "+" or "-" to adjust the stitch. - 1 SS 2 + 3 ...feed lever to raise or lower the feed dogs according 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...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. . Stitch Width Dial Depending ... are up. 14 The numbers marked on buttons, the feed dogs should be changed from left to adjust the stitch width. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Do not forcefully turn the dial toward either "+" or "-" to adjust the stitch. - 1 SS 2 + 3 ...feed lever to raise or lower the feed dogs according 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...
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...winding tension disc. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. 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. If bobbins from the inside of thread on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Pass the end ...
...winding tension disc. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. 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. If bobbins from the inside of thread on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Pass the end ...
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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. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR... SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Raise the needle to break. Use only the enclosed ...
...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. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR... SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Raise the needle to break. Use only the enclosed ...
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...the thread 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. Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you and into the... main power switch to break. Guide the thread to the back of the thread 5 take -up lever and around 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 to...
...the thread 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. Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you and into the... main power switch to break. Guide the thread to the back of the thread 5 take -up lever and around 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 to...
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...hook will pull the 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... out about 5 cm (2") of thread through the needle toward you wish. 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...
...hook will pull the 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... out about 5 cm (2") of thread through the needle toward you wish. 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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... of fabric to a lower number. 2 1 654 2 1 1 Reverse 2 Surface Upper tension is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. See page 18 for more than one full turn the screw more details. However, do...
... of fabric to a lower number. 2 1 654 2 1 1 Reverse 2 Surface Upper tension is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. See page 18 for more than one full turn the screw more details. However, do...
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... bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. 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...
... bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. 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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...seam, 4 pull about 10 cm (4") of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in 3 the new direction. ■ Finishing Sewing Stitch to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in the " " range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag ... the Straight Stitch at its 2 new direction using the needle as a turning point for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its highest position. You can be used for the fabric. Cut both threads with ...
...seam, 4 pull about 10 cm (4") of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in 3 the new direction. ■ Finishing Sewing Stitch to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in the " " range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag ... the Straight Stitch at its 2 new direction using the needle as a turning point for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its highest position. You can be used for the fabric. Cut both threads with ...
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... Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Elastic Stitch -2.5... "2.5". ■ Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of and 2 behind the presser foot. Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric 1 together and center them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you are...
... Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Elastic Stitch -2.5... "2.5". ■ Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of and 2 behind the presser foot. Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric 1 together and center them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you are...
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Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used for decorative stitching... top-stitch. Making a buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of the fabric. Lower 3 the presser foot to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -1.5 3-5 Buttonhole (1-Step (1/64...
Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used for decorative stitching... top-stitch. Making a buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of the fabric. Lower 3 the presser foot to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -1.5 3-5 Buttonhole (1-Step (1/64...
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...the middle of the stitch, and then raise the needle. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the 3 buttonhole with the correct orientation, the needle may slip and cause injuries. 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "c" (same position as in step 1). 2. Step... 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole. 2 1...
...the middle of the stitch, and then raise the needle. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the 3 buttonhole with the correct orientation, the needle may slip and cause injuries. 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "c" (same position as in step 1). 2. Step... 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole. 2 1...
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...2 left or right side of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the left or right pin of the zipper ...you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 5 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Straight...the Straight 1 Stitch (center needle position (2.5 mm (3/32")). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the ...
...2 left or right side of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the left or right pin of the zipper ...you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 5 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Straight...the Straight 1 Stitch (center needle position (2.5 mm (3/32")). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the ...