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Question posted by gardens203 on December 4th, 2011

I Need A Zipper Foot For My Brother Xl 5500 Sewing Machine. Where Can I Purchas

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

..., changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. To disconnect the machine, set the main switch to the nearest authorized dealer or service ...sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Use this machine only for use as contained in this manual. 3. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... 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 ...10 Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... (page 14) This controls the stitch width. 8 Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. J Zigzag presser foot H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the reverse direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

...-151)(For other countries) 7 X55467-021 8 130920-021 9 XA3442-121 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed.) Parts code for zigzag presser...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... will increase. Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should make sure that nothing is placed 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 it still does not fit...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... down. 1 Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you may be damaged. Release the foot by raising the lever at the 2...SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the 5 back of the sewing machine may cause injury. ● Only use the correct presser foot for smooth sewing...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

..., release the reverse sewing lever. Stitch Width Dial Depending on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. The machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be changed by adjusting the stitch width dial. . 1 2 3 1 Drop feed lever 2 Up position: Feed dogs...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... bobbin clockwise, by pressing the foot controller. 1 2 1 Bobbin-winding tension disc 2 Bobbin-winding shaft CAUTION ● If the spool of the thread through the hole on the spool pin. Pass the end of thread is normal to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from the inside...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to work, you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly... breaking the needle and resulting in injury. If you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

...foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you and into the eyelet. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up lever While holding the thread, pull it toward you thread the machine..., or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on this pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ●...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... , and then cut it between the toes of the presser foot and straight toward the back of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Set the main power switch to the bottom of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

.... Zigzag Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch -4 (1/64-3/16) 0-5 (0-3/16) ■ Zigzag Stitch Turn the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then select the stitch length and the stitch width. ■ Removing the Material from the end of the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... two fabric edges close together. Place the reinforcement fabric under the presser foot. Be careful not to create a scalloped edge. 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 decorative edging. Each is very effective when...

Users Manual - English - Page 31

...You need to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. 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)] [mm (inch)] -1.5 3-5 Buttonhole (1-Step (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) Foot Automatic Buttonhole) Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... presser foot, bending or breaking the needle and causing injuries. ■ Making A Buttonhole Remove the material from the material. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitch, and then raise the needle from being cut through any stitches. Turn the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... to the right pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder to the left side of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder to the Straight 1 Stitch (center needle position (2.5 mm (3/32")). When sewing the left pin of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. Cut 6 the upper and lower...

Users Manual - English - Page 36

... other side. Sew a single row (or many rows) of stitching. 35 Pull the lower threads to gather the material. 4 Place the darning plate on the zipper side of the foot for reinforcement. If the needle hits the zipper, the needle may break and you may be positioned on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a drop...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... fabric with your middle and third fingers and supporting the outside the 3 stitching. Cut away any fabric that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as a decoration. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch -2 Any (1/64-1/16) You can create an applique by cutting a different...

Users Manual - English - Page 44

...36 N Needle Replacement 7 Needle Threader 19 O Oiling 38 Overedge Stitching 29 P Pattern Length 11 Pattern Selection Dial 10 Pattern Width 11 Performance Checklist 40 Presser foot lever 4 Presser Foot Replacement 8 Principal Parts 4 Q Quick Thread-setting System 20 R Rampart Stitch 11 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Repacking the Machine 42 Reverse Sewing Lever 14 43

Users Manual - English - Page 45

... 19 Topstitching 26 Tree Stitch 11 Triple Stretch Stitch 11, 12, 13, 25 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch 11, 12, 13, 30 Twin Needle Sewing 21 U Upper Tention Control Dial 22 Upper Threading 18 Using the Needle Threader 19 W Winding the Bobbin 15 Z Zigzag Presser Foot 4, 5 Zigzag Stitch 11, 12, 26, 33, 36 Zipper Foot 5, 34 Zipper Insertion 34 44