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Users Manual - English - Page 2

...openings blocked. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used by pulling on the cord. Always use by the manufacturer as a toy. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine... 1. Switch the machine to the "{" position to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use. 1 This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11....

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

... dial (page 13) This controls the length of the upper thread. 7 Stitch width dial (page 14) This controls the stitch width. 8 Pattern selection dial (page 10) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

...; Do not use . ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Pulling on the cord. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... will stop. Other needles may be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . 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. . You should be switched off (toward the "O" mark) 1 2 CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... needle may break or the machine may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you change the presser foot depending on a flat surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use presser feet that have chosen. With the flat side of the needle toward you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On...

Users Manual - English - Page 11

... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ■ 15 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. To select 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 15

... THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. The numbers marked on buttons, the feed dogs should be lowered so that the garment will then sew forward. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... balance wheel. 15 Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") Put the spool of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the left, and then remove the...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... accidentally step on the front of the machine and pull the bobbin case out of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you could ... from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to work, you follow the ...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

.... 3 4 23 1 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take-up lever While holding the thread, pull it toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Pull up lever 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

.../14-100/16. ● You cannot use needles in the cover. 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

... to check the thread tension before sewing on thin fabrics, the thread tension...sewing with thin thread on your stitches. Lower tension is needed. Tension of the Thread The tension of the fabric. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose. Bobbin Increase the tension in the same way that are equipped with the upper tension control dial. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

...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... size thread for example, 75/11) may skip stitches. 24 CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... and end of the machine. The satin stitch can use the Straight Stitch for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. Set the pattern selection dial to its highest position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch width dial between "0" and "5". Zigzag Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. Scallop Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Scallop Stitch -1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) This machine automatically produces a Scallop Stitch for mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width...

Users Manual - English - Page 31

...Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 - The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used for decorative stitching. 1 Starting mark on the fabric 2 Marks on the fabric. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern 2 selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. Stitch Stitch 2 Stitch... KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent ...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... both ends of the 3 buttonhole with a seam ripper. Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches sewn in the middle of the buttonhole to "b". 2. Cut an opening in step 1. 32 Be careful not to "a". 2. Set the pattern selection dial to cut . Stop the machine when the needle is not installed with the...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... balance wheel by hand to the left side of the zipper foot. 1 2 Remove the material from the machine. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the presser foot holder to make sure that the needle...