Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by jegokish on June 5th, 2014
How Do I Put Needle Holder Back On The Rod Of My Brother Sewing Machine
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... or infirm persons without supervision. 17. This sewing machine is used or where oxygen is required around the machine needle. 11. To unplug, grasp the plug, ...stitching. Replace the bulb with this machine to persons:
1. Use this machine only for household use the proper needle plate. Never operate this manual. Do not use bent needles. 13. The wrong plate can cause the needle...
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 tension of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle.
J Zigzag presser...sewing light on and off.
F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can push this to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
...
● Make sure to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be used 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 (counterclockwise)
and raise the presser foot lever.
Replace the...
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
... length settings on a scrap piece of fabric to the material and thread being used when sewing on a button. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE STITCH. SS
1
10
2
2
3
1
■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is used . Stretch Stitching
■ Selecting a stretch stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " SS " changes the selected pattern to adjust the...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
...to right.
● 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 ...sew forward.
Stitch Width Dial
Depending on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
... lever and turn the balance
1 wheel toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. Guide the thread to its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Upper Threading
1 2
4 3
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide
CAUTION
● Make...
Users Manual - English - Page 20
... in front of the needle-threading-hook holder.
1
2
3
4
1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Hook holder 4 Align
Note
● When you ). While lowering the needle threader lever, 3 hook the thread onto the guide. Bring the thread down the needle threader lever as much 4 as possible, and then turn the lever toward the
back of the machine (away from front to...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
... 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 home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Start sewing as the twin needle and wing needle. The hook will pull the thread through the slit in the range of 90...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... can sew with bent needles.
Pull on the top right-hand side of the machine. CAUTION
● Use only twin needles that have been made for making decorative stitches. The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. Other needles...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... the thread tension before starting your stitches. Locks will affect the quality of the fabric. Tension of the Thread
The tension of the thread will appear on the surface of your next project. You may damage the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately.
If the result is...
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...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... -hand side of the
fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its highest position and
make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning
point for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the " " range, and set the stitch width dial between "0" and "5".
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... to "a". 2. Step 3 (Back bar tack)
c
a/c
c
a
1.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
You need to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole.
2
1
1 Front of chalk mark 2 Red lines
CAUTION
● If the presser foot is at the left
side of the stitch, and then raise the needle. Line 3 the bar tack mark under the...
Users Manual - English - Page 34
... same.
2
1 3
4
4
10
10
2
2 2
2
3
2
3
10
1 Right side 2 Shorter 3 Longer
After obtaining a satisfactory feeding on the 3 right side, stitch the buttonhole and observe
the feeding. Set the stitch length dial to " " and sew the 1 buttonhole on the needle plate. 3 (On a machine equipped with a large screwdriver in the - If the left side is too coarse, turn the buttonhole...
Users Manual - English - Page 35
... 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. Lower the needle into the notch on either the 2 left pin of the zipper foot onto the
shank. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder...
Users Manual - English - Page 36
... dial to gather the material.
4
Place the darning plate on the other side of the zipper and continue sewing using the notch on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with parallel lines of stitching.
35
Begin sewing by alternating between gently 5 drawing the work away from the bottom of the zipper toward you may break...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
... feed lever to the up through the work under the needle with the 5 presser foot holder assembly removed.
CAUTION
● Be careful that is left outside of
the fabric. 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. Baste the cutout to...
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...
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