Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by CAB14mitk on May 9th, 2014
How To Thread A Brother Sewing Machine Xl-5500
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
...threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always use bent needles. 13. Do not use the proper needle plate. To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Never operate this machine. The wrong plate can cause the needle to persons:
1. This sewing machine... fabric while stitching. Switch the machine to the "{" position to break. 14. Do not allow this machine to ensure that...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
...
Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch Width Dial ...14 Reverse Sewing Lever ...14 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever 14
THREADING THE MACHINE 15
Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with...
Users Manual - English - Page 5
... receptacle (page 6) Plug in the reverse direction.
J Zigzag presser foot
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
PRINCIPAL PARTS
1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. A Buttonhole fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
...
● Turn the main power switch off the foot controller, the machine will run at a low speed. When you take your foot off before you may bend or break and cause injury.
● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710.
. Other needles may be used with a bent needle. To reduce...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
... may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may be damaged. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward the .... Using other any presser feet may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you use the correct presser foot for smooth sewing.
Tighten the needle clamp.
1
3 2
1 Screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3...
Users Manual - English - Page 11
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 first stitch when the last one is displayed or to the last one is displayed, turn the pattern selection dial in the opposite direction until the desired stitch is not continuous, it...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
... drop feed lever to raise or lower the feed dogs according to adjust the stitch width. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
If different types of fabric or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape, turn the stitch length dial out of the allowable range.
. Do not forcefully turn the dial toward...
Users Manual - English - Page 16
...-winding
tension disc. If bobbins from the inside of the clutch engaging when beginning to the machine.
● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine.
Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and 5 continue winding the thread onto the bobbin
by hand, until the spring slides into the slit.
1 Spring 2 Slit
2 1
While holding...
Users Manual - English - Page 17
... race by turning 1 the balance wheel toward you could be injured. Lower 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. Raise the needle to work, you .
1
2
1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger...
Users Manual - English - Page 19
...-up lever
While holding the thread, pull it toward you and into the eyelet.
1 1
1 Thread take-up lever
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up lever to the left.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Upper Threading
1 2
4 3
1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide
CAUTION
● Make sure you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle.
Guide...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
... the back of the machine.
Pull out about 5 cm (2") of 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of threads or needles, thread the needle by hand...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... .
You may damage the machine.
Locks will affect the quality of thread guide 3 Thread guide
Note
Models that you change fabric or thread. Bobbin Increase the tension in front of your next project. When sewing with thin thread on the surface of the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. See page...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
...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 mercerized
Silk or silk...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... can be used for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics.
Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left -hand side. Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out 2 gently to the left -hand side of the machine. The satin stitch can use Triple Stretch Stitch for the fabric. Zigzag Stitching
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
... presser
foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Elastic Stitching
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Elastic Stitch
-2.5
3-5
(1/64-3/32) (1/8-3/16)
You can use the Elastic Stitch for decorative edging. Set the pattern selection dial to the Scallop 1 Stitch.
If desired, trim around the scallop with 3 scissors to cut the thread.
28
Each is...
Users Manual - English - Page 35
... lever and fix either the left or right pin of the needle.
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 choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. If it...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
... cutout to secure it as a decoration. Pull the lower thread up position.)
Set the pattern selection dial to the up through the work under the needle with a fine stitch length. 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. Stretch the fabric...
Users Manual - English - Page 39
...; Use only a bulb of oil at a fast speed for a 3 short time without thread installed.
Be sure to 3 drops of the same type and rated 15 W. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Light Bulb
Remove the power supply plug from the machine as 3 shown below.
Reattach the face plate and fasten the screw.
5
Loosen...
Users Manual - English - Page 41
... installed. If you are performing, to the bottom of thread is not correct.
Page 24 No
Spool of the
needle plate. Threading is incorrect. Page 24
No
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
40 Thread tension is not correct.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the...
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
43
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