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How To Put Needle Assembly Back Into Sewing Machine

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

.... Always use . 1 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine is intended for use by pulling on the cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is not intended for household use the proper needle plate. Always unplug the machine before use as described in this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it...

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

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 foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the reverse direction. A Buttonhole fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... use . Foot Controller 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. . When you change the needle. Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should make sure that nothing is placed on (toward the "I" mark) 2 Turn off (toward...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its highest position. 2 Lower the presser foot. 3 If a needle is already installed, remove it by raising the lever at the 2 back of the holder assembly. 8 Tighten the needle clamp. 1 3 2 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle CAUTION ● Make sure...

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

... possible and hold it in that position while you may need to the job that the garment will then sew forward. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable range. .

Users Manual - English - Page 16

...spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to the right. ● ...the bobbin-winding tension disc. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. right. Trim the excess thread above...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... Threading 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") CAUTION ● Make sure you...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... hand. 20 2 1 1 Shuttle cover 2 Slit Slide the thread down to page 21.) KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the machine. CAUTION ● The needle threader can , however, draw up , and then cut it between the toes of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... to back. You may damage the machine. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose. When sewing with a Needle Threader ● You cannot use . Locks appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension cannot be adjusted according to check the thread tension before starting your stitches. Using the needle threader may need to its original position...

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

...-up lever is also at the beginning and end of the machine. ■ Top-Stitching and Stretch Materials You can use the Straight Stitch for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to the left -hand side of the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its 2 new...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... the material from the material. Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of the stitches, and then raise the needle from the machine. Step 4 d (Right side) d 1. Set the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to "d". 2. Turn the pattern selection dial to 6 stitches. 3. Sew 5 to "b". 2. Step Step 1 (Front bar tack...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... to adjust the needle 4 position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... the pattern selection dial to the fabric at the beginning and the end of the stitching to secure it as the needle can break. 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 piece of fabric into...

Users Manual - English - Page 38

... ● After sewing without feeding, prepare for the next seam by returning the drop feed lever to the edge of the last letter. Secure with a few straight stitches at a constant...Keep the stitching close together. 37 Memo ● You can make long stitches by moving the embroidery hoop rapidly and short stitches by moving parts, especially needles. ■ Embroidering Stitch the ...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER 40 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are performing, to the bottom of needle size/ thread size/fabric is too tight. UPPER THREAD BREAKS LOWER THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading...

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...

Users Manual - English - Page 45

S Satin Stitch 26 Scallop Stitch 11, 12, 28 Sewing Buttons 33 Sewing Light Bulb Replacement 38 Sewing Light Switch 2, 7 Sewing with a Twin Needle 21 Shell Tuck Stitch 11, 12, 13, 27 Shuttle Hook Removal 39 Shuttle Race Cleaning 39 Spool pin 15, 18 Steadying the Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 13 Stitch Width Dial 14 Straight Stitch 11, 12, 25, 34, 35 Stretch Blind...