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Question posted by gkmashru on July 1st, 2014

How To Put The Needle Clamp Assembly Back To The Sewing Machine

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... for its intended use . 1 This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. To reduce the risk of the machine and foot controller free from the electrical ...needle to break. 14. Do not use by or near children. 2. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Young children should be used as described in the instruction manual. 16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine...

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

...choose the stitch you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. F Main power/sewing light ...stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction. I Foot controller (page 7) You can turn this in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. Inserting the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off before you press harder, the machine's speed will easily break and cause injury. Remove the...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... holder assembly. 8 Using other any presser feet may be damaged. Replace the needle if it touches the needle stopper. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. Tighten the needle clamp...

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

...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

... or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for backtacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you may need to the job that the garment will then sew forward. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... the spool of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. right. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the spool pin. Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to the...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

...SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take -up lever and around to break. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 2 on the spool pin and cause the needle..., pull it toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot lever and ...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... cut it up the bobbin thread.) (Refer to complete the lower threading. 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 only be used with a quick thread-setting system) This new system allows...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... position before you pass it when you sew a scrap piece of your next project. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Using the needle threader may need to thread the twin needle. When sewing with the upper tension control dial. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is "5". 22 2 1 2 1 1 Reverse...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... could 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 Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch Triple Stretch Stitch 1-4 (1/16-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... the left -hand side of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for sewing stretch fabrics. We recommend that the thread take-up lever is also...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... slip and cause injuries. 1. Step 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. Cut an opening in step 1. 32 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to sew the front bar tack first. Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches sewn in the middle of the buttonhole to open the buttonhole, do not put your hand or fingers in...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

.... 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. Cut 6 ...sewing the right side of the material. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 5 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch 2-3 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (center needle ...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... and using a Zigzag Stitch with the underside of the stitching to the Zigzag 2 Stitch. 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. Cut away any fabric that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as possible, with a fine stitch length. Stretch the fabric...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb Remove the power supply plug from the 1 outlet. Oiling ... at a fast speed for a 3 short time without thread installed. 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. Remove the needle plate and the face plate, 2 and then put 2 to wipe any excess ...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... 18 No Page 16 No Page 39 No Needle is not correct. UPPER THREAD BREAKS LOWER THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is bent... are performing, to the bottom of needle size/ thread size/fabric is not correctly installed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the ...