Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by trpa on June 9th, 2014
What Kind Of Replacement Needle Do You Use For A Ce5500prw Sewing Machine
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
.... Keep fingers away from the outlet. 9. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Switch the machine to the "{" position to turn it to persons:
1. Replace the bulb with any object into water. Use this manual.
3.
This sewing machine is intended for its intended use bent needles. 13. To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Never operate the...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
... 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 ...10
Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13...
Users Manual - English - Page 5
... fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page 30) C Needle threader (page 19) This is only available on and off.
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.
Users Manual - English - Page 7
... result.
● Do not touch the plug with many other appliances plugged in fire, electric shock, or damage to a wall 2 outlet.
6 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
WARNING
● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, otherwise a fire may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. ● Do...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
...Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710.
.
A bent needle will stop. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Foot Controller
When you press harder, the machine's ...Controller: Model KD-1902
This foot controller can be used with a bent needle. Main Power/Sewing Light Switch
This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off.
1 Turn on (toward the...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
... needle down.
1
Checking the Needle
The sewing needle must always be damaged. With the flat side of the sewing machine may be injured.
● Always use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the needle toward you have to change the presser foot. If you may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch...
Users Manual - English - Page 12
...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 STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
8
SCALLOP STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
9
DOUBLE ACTION STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
10
BRIDGING STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
11
RAMPART STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
12
TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH
0-5 (0-3/16...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
...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 STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
8
SCALLOP STITCH...
Users Manual - English - Page 14
... to the material and thread being used for best results.
SS
1
10
2
2
3
1
■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. To determine the exact dial position, first test the stitch and length settings on a button. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to observe the...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
... with a drop feed lever)
Use the drop feed lever to raise or lower the feed dogs according to the job that position while you may need to right.
● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be turned past SS -". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
If different types of the...
Users Manual - English - Page 16
... around the bobbin a few times. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to sew or turning the balance wheel.
15
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. Using of the thread, gently 4 press the foot...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by turning the screw with the upper tension control dial.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Remember to return the screw to adjust it when you pass it through the thread guide above the needle before starting your stitches. You may damage the machine.
Users Manual - English - Page 26
... down as far as 6 possible, and then lightly step on the foot
controller.
Sew 5 to "5" selects the left needle position; Setting the dial to 10 stitches in the fabric, stop the 1 machine at the point where you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from the edge
of seams and where you may also be...
Users Manual - English - Page 28
..., as in fig. B. Shell Tuck Stitching
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Shell Tuck Stitch
-3
3-5
(1/64-1/8) (1/8-3/16)
The Shell Tuck Stitch can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like ) edge on lightweight fabric.
D. C.
4
When the fabric is unfolded you will be used to sew a picot (lace-like the hem of...
Users Manual - English - Page 30
...when hemming blankets, tablecloths or draperies, or when embroidering.
A finished Elastic Overlock Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of the fabric.
Feather Stitching
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Feather Stitch
Fixed 2.5
3-5
(3/32)
(1/8-3/16)
Use the Feather Stitch as this allows the right (zigzag) side of the presser foot.
Set the...
Users Manual - English - Page 31
...buttonhole is a simple process that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of the fabric.
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...
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... 2 (Left side)
b
b
CAUTION
● When using the seam ripper to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole.
2
1
1 Front of the stitch, and then raise the needle from the material. Turn the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right
side of...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
... the basting, if necessary.
4
Memo
● Make reinforcing straight stitches at 6 the starting position by turning the balance
wheel, and then make a few holding stitches. Carefully sew around the edge of the cutout 2 using a Zigzag Stitch with the underside of the
fabric on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with your
middle and third fingers and supporting...
Users Manual - English - Page 39
Note
● Use only a bulb of oil at a fast speed for a 3 short time without thread installed.... the machine as 3 shown below. Replace the sewing light bulb.
4
1 2
3
1 Bulb 2 Loosen 3 Tighten
Operate the machine at each point
indicated by the arrows.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Light Bulb
Remove the power supply plug from the 1 outlet.
Remove the needle plate ...
Users Manual - English - Page 41
... not correct. Page 24 No
Spool of the
needle plate.
If the problem persists, the following checklist may help improve the operation. Lower threading is not correctly installed. Thread tension is used . Page 16 No
Inferior needle is too tight. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section...
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