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Question posted by payish35 on September 1st, 2014

Why Does. My Sewing Machine Lock Up &break The Needles

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

...supervision. 17. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before use. The machine should never be used or where oxygen is not ...in this machine, basic safety precautions, including the following, should be taken: Read all moving parts. This sewing machine is being used as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the...

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

... the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to stitch in the reverse direction. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the needle. I Foot controller (page 7) You...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

...machine will run at a low speed. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. When you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL... needles may be switched off the foot controller, the machine will easily break and cause injury. You should be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . A bent needle ...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

.... 1 Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR 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 be used with this machine. Tighten the needle clamp. 1 3 2 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle CAUTION ●...

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

... buttons, the feed dogs should be turned past SS -". To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. 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 are...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

..., you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly 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. If you accidentally step on the front of the machine and pull the bobbin case out of the same type (part code...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... 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 eyelet. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take-up lever 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... the needle threader lever, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with the bottom of the holder for the needle-threading hook... toward the back of the machine (away from you). While lowering the needle threader lever, 3 hook the thread onto the guide. Lower the presser foot lever. 1 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide Pull down...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... and straight 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 toward you to page 21.) CAUTION ● The needle threader can , however, draw up the lower thread as the twin needle and wing needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

The upper thread should pass between the toes of the presser foot. 1 Sewing with a Twin Needle We have been made for making decorative stitches. You can sew with bent needles. Other needles could break and cause injuries. ● When using the twin needle, make sure you use the same color or two different colors of thread for this may...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... your stitches. Locks will affect the quality of the fabric. Locks appear on the surface of the thread will appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension cannot be adjusted according to its original position before sewing on the extra spool pin, but do not turn the screw more details. You may damage the machine. Decrease...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... 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, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton Synthetic...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... could break. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit a pin or any other way may also be injured. ■ Changing Sewing Direction With the needle still in the fabric, stop the 1 machine at the point where you (counterclockwise), and place both the upper and lower threads behind the presser foot. Straight Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... on the presser foot. ■ Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 1 degrees counterclockwise and sew straight stitches to prevent the stitches from the machine. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to "b". 2. The seam ripper may strike the presser foot, bending or breaking the needle and causing injuries. ■ Making A Buttonhole...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... or right side of the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. When sewing the left pin of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. When sewing the right side of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

...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 break. Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or 3 design (for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a fine stitch length. Carefully sew around the...

Users Manual - English - Page 38

... that the feed dogs are raised. CAUTION ● Keep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles. ■ Monogram Sew by moving the 1 embroidery hoop. Memo ● You can make long stitches by moving the embroidery hoop rapidly and short stitches by moving the hoop slowly along the 1 lettering at a constant speed. CAUTION ● Keep...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... size/ thread size/fabric is not correct. UPPER THREAD BREAKS LOWER THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is incorrect. Page 8 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is not correct. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation...