Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by toydoy on April 1st, 2014
How To Put A Bobbin Case In A Singer 5500 Sewing Machine
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... (spray) products are being
administered. 8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any opening. ...with the same type and rated 15 watts. This sewing machine is used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. The ...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
... CONTROLS ...10
Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length 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 ...18 Using the Needle...
Users Manual - English - Page 5
... switch (page 7) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
PRINCIPAL PARTS
1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to control the sewing speed, and to the power supply. J Zigzag presser foot
Users Manual - English - Page 7
... off the main power and remove the plug in to a wall 2 outlet.
6 Do not place heavy objects on the cord may result. 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. Electric shock may...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
...; This appliance has a polarized plug (one way.
You should be injured.
● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Inserting the Needle
CAUTION
● Turn the main power switch off (toward... 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.
. To reduce the risk of cloth and dust to install ...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
...Make sure to be damaged.
Release the foot by raising the lever at the 2 back of the sewing machine may cause an accident or injury. If the needle is already installed, remove it by 4 loosening the...start and you may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you have to change the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Raise the needle bar to its highest position.
2
Lower ...
Users Manual - English - Page 11
... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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. To select the...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
...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 STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
5
SHELL TUCK STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
6
ELASTIC STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
7
STRETCH BLIND HEM...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
..., you may need to the job that position while you lightly push the foot controller. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
If different types of the allowable range.
.
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...
Users Manual - English - Page 16
... the thread around the bobbin a few times. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the clutch engaging when beginning to wind the thread
around the bobbin-winding
tension disc.
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. right.
Note
●...
Users Manual - English - Page 17
If you .
1
2
1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger
16
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
CAUTION
● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. CAUTION
● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Open the...
Users Manual - English - Page 18
... top of the race.
1
2
1 Bobbin case finger 2 Notch
Note
● If the bobbin case is not properly placed back into the bobbin
case. (See fig. A-1.) Pull the trailing thread into the shuttle race
and release the latch. A-1
CAUTION
● To reduce the risk of injury from a full 3 bobbin and insert the bobbin into the machine, it will fall out...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Upper Threading
1 2
4 3
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide
CAUTION
● Make sure you and into the eyelet.
1 1
1 Thread take-up lever
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide ..., the thread may tangle on this pin.
Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance
1 wheel toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle.
Users Manual - English - Page 21
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. Make sure the main power switch is...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... do not pass the thread through the thread guide above the needle before starting your stitches.
Instead, the thread tension must be adjusted adequately with a Needle Threader ● ...setting is too loose.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Bobbin Increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the dial to the ...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
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
Corduroy
Tweed Jersey Tricot
For top-stitching
Thread
Type
Cotton
Synthetic mercerized
Silk or silk finished
Cotton
Synthetic ...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
...
point for making buttonholes and decorative stitches.
The satin stitch can use Triple Stretch Stitch for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. You can use the Straight Stitch for sewing stretch fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its highest position.
Zigzag Stitching
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
... create a scalloped edge. If you keep the two fabric edges close
together.
In addition, it is explained below. 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. Set the pattern selection dial to the Scallop...
Users Manual - English - Page 40
...■ Cleaning the Feed Dogs Remove the needle plate by removing the 1 screws with machine oil. Clean the upper part of the free arm.
Cleaning
■ Removing the Shuttle ...is lowered, the shuttle hook cannot be removed.
39 Take the bobbin case out of the shuttle race
3 by grasping its highest position and
1 unplug the machine. Slide the latch levers away from the retaining
4 ring to ...
Users Manual - English - Page 41
...UPPER THREAD BREAKS
LOWER THREAD BREAKS
SKIPPED STITCHES
LOOP IN SEAM
FABRIC PUCKERS
Upper threading ...Bobbin is incorrect. Page 22 No
The combination of needle size/
thread size/fabric is not threaded properly
in the shuttle hook. Lower threading is too
tight.
Page 8
No
Upper thread tension is not correct. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing...
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