Brother International CE-5500PRW Support Question
Brother International CE-5500PRW Support Question
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Question posted by Reenyq on June 19th, 2015
Tension Wheel Does Not Seem To Work
my brother sewing machine has barely been used but the tension wheel does not seem to do anything whatsoever
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on June 22nd, 2015 12:03 PM
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Please see the Brother International tension FAQ here for assistance with your tension issue,
Related Brother International CE-5500PRW Manual Pages
Users Manual - English - Page 4
... instruction when freehand stitching
so that this machine was supplied in injuries.
5 Special care is required when sewing:
• Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is not a toy:
• Your close attention to the needle. Special care is being
administered. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
... width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41
USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42
Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...43 Sewing thin fabrics ...44 Sewing stretch fabrics ...44 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...44
4 CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6
ACCESSORIES...
Users Manual - English - Page 7
... the machine and cannot be removed 86 List of symptoms ...90
ERROR MESSAGES ...95
Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 95
INDEX ...96
5 UTILITY STITCHES 45
OVERCASTING STITCHES 45
Using zigzag foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46
BASIC STITCHING ...47
Basic stitching ...47
BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51
Button sewing...
Users Manual - English - Page 10
... 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model.
h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to start and stop sewing.
o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the operation panel differs depending...
Users Manual - English - Page 14
... shock may damage the
cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to fit in the outlet, reverse the plug.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Power supply precautions
Be sure to them. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. Otherwise a fire may...
Users Manual - English - Page 16
..., press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
This section describes how to the machine.
● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with your finger.
Users Manual - English - Page 19
... of the procedure c in the bobbin.
Memo
● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction.
● The ...tension disk with the start .
1
2
a Wound evenly b Wound poorly
■ For models equipped with
the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your left and remove the bobbin.
Slide the sewing...
Users Manual - English - Page 20
....
18 Note
● If the sewing machine is to be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with
the sewing speed controller). this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound;
CAUTION
● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
.... b
● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured.
Slide the button and open the cover. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle.
19
Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41).
c
1
2
1
a Tension-adjusting spring
Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your finger, and then pass the
thread through the...
Users Manual - English - Page 24
... or the needle may bend or break.
● Never use a thread weight of
needles and threads, refer to turn the handwheel so that the
mark on the sewing machine. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... the upper thread.
● If you incorrectly feed the thread you turn the power off the sewing machine. When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader)
The thread can be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine
needle. Thread the needle from front to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the...
Users Manual - English - Page 30
... thread Synthetic thread Silk thread
Cotton thread
Synthetic thread Silk thread
Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles.
Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
REPLACING THE NEEDLE
This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Bent needles can easily break...
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 73).
1
a Twin needle
b Extra spool pin
CAUTION
● Use only twin needles that have designed your machine so you . ● You can sew with the c upper thread. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with the twin needle, refer to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the...
Users Manual - English - Page 65
... the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. Quilting
Sandwiching batting between slow and medium.
63 If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may strike the presser foot and cause injury.
● Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the fabric, and sew using...
Users Manual - English - Page 93
...sew. The upper thread tension is pushed to the right. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.
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Contact your retailer or the nearest
- Incorrect bobbins will not work .
page 17, 18
The sewing machine does not work...
4
be removed. cap.
Replace the bobbin case. You have not used a bobbin that are appropriate for models equipped with the start /stop...
Users Manual - English - Page 94
... properly or fitted the bobbin properly. Replace the bobbin. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly.
If the thread is too big for the type of fabric, thread ...been designed for this machine. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. If thin fabrics are being used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine.
Loosen the upper thread tension. Correctly install the ...
Users Manual - English - Page 95
...stitch that has been designed for this machine. Adjust the tension of stitching.
page 28 page 29...used the right combination of stitch that has been designed for this machine.
Symptom
Possible cause
How to keep the presser foot level while sewing... properly. Replace the needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly.
The thread is bent or blunt. If the...
Users Manual - English - Page 96
...upper thread.
How to sew.
Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Attach the presser foot that you are using is tangled in the bobbin case. Adjust the tension of stitch that is...holder properly. The thread tension is tangled on the wrong side of stitch that are using . Choose a thread and needle that you are appropriate for this machine.
You have not threaded...
Users Manual - English - Page 97
... the error, and correct it before continuing the operation.
Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Note
● If error message "F1" through "F9" appears in the table. Follow the instructions indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is bent or broken, replace the needle. Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing...
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