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How To Put The Needle Clamp Back On A Sewing Machine

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... are being administered. 8. Always use . 1 It may deflect the needle, causing it . 2. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any air openings blocked. This sewing machine is being used as contained in this manual. 3. Always unplug the machine from the outlet. 9. To reduce the risk of burns...

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

... this in either direction to choose the stitch you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... needle. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... already installed, remove it by 4 loosening the needle clamp with a screwdriver and pulling the needle down. 1 Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you have chosen. Using other any presser feet may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel...

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 15

... machine will not be fed. 1 Stitch width dial Note ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be lowered so that position while you may need to right. ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for backtacking and reinforcing seams. To sew...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... engaging when beginning to the left, and then remove the bobbin. Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to the right. ●... code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to sew or turning the balance wheel. 15 Turn the bobbin clockwise, by pressing...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... pull the bobbin case out of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. Raise the needle to work, you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... toes of the presser foot and straight toward the back of the machine. 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... turning the dial to its original position before you pass it when you threaded the right needle using the thread from front to thread the twin needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. If the result is too loose. Remember to return the screw to a lower number. Memo...

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 27

... use Triple Stretch Stitch for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its 2 new direction using the Straight Stitch at its highest position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to the end...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... to "c" (same position as in step 1. 32 Step 4 d (Right side) d 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "a". 2. Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches sewn in step 1). 2. Step Step 1 (Front bar tack) Sewn section a Pattern a/c c a 1. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of chalk mark 2 Red lines CAUTION ● If...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... side of zippers, and can easily position the zipper to the Straight 1 Stitch (center needle position (2.5 mm (3/32")). 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 the upper and lower threads and tie both threads at...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... your little fingers. 36 CAUTION ● Be careful that is left outside of the fabric on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with your middle and third fingers and supporting the outside the 3 stitching. 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.

Users Manual - English - Page 38

... the 1 embroidery hoop. Secure with a few straight stitches at the end 3 of the design to the inside to the down position so that the feed dogs are raised. CAUTION ● Keep fingers away from the inside and from moving parts, especially needles. ■ Monogram Sew by returning the drop feed lever to the...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

...needle is incorrect. Page 22 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is not correctly installed. UPPER THREAD BREAKS LOWER THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is too tight. Needle... needle plate. Page 18 No Page 16 No Page 8 No Upper thread is incorrect. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing ...

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...