Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by la1ch on October 12th, 2014
Can A Triple Needle Be Used In A Brother Xr-35 Sewing Machine
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... blocked. This sewing machine is used by pulling on the cord.
To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Do not allow this machine to be taken:
Read all moving parts. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is intended for its intended use the proper needle plate. To...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
... PARTS ...4
ACCESSORIES ...5
USING 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...
Users Manual - English - Page 5
... 30) C Needle threader (page 19) This is only available on and off. G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
PRINCIPAL PARTS
1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to stitch in the...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
... and cause injury.
● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710.
. To reduce the risk of cloth and dust to install the proper outlet.
Inserting the Needle
CAUTION
● Turn the main power switch off before you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will increase. If it still does...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
...)
and raise the presser foot lever. Replace the needle if it
touches the needle stopper.
Tighten the needle clamp.
1
3 2
1 Screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle
CAUTION
● Make sure to be damaged. Release the foot by raising the lever at the 2 back of the sewing machine may be used with this machine. If you leave the power on and step on...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
...
30 25, 34, 35 26, 33, 36
27 27 28 27 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...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
... being done. The machine will not be fed.
1 Stitch width dial
Note
● 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 lever 2 Up position: Feed dogs are down. 3 Down position: Feed dogs are selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for backtacking and...
Users Manual - English - Page 16
...● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to the machine.
● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine.
Then, stop the machine. Trim the ...any other bobbin may tangle on 2 the bobbin from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the clutch engaging when beginning ...
Users Manual - English - Page 17
... runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.
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. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the shuttle race...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
... and straight toward the back of the machine.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the
machine (toward you to start sewing immediately after inserting the bobbin without pulling up the lower thread. CAUTION
● The needle threader can only use needles in the cover. Check the table...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... and the rounded side should face toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. CAUTION
● Use only twin needles that have been made for making decorative stitches. The upper thread should pass between the toes of the presser foot.
1
Sewing with a Twin Needle
We have caught the 3 lower thread in a loop. You can...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
...is too tight.
Threading the Right Needle 1 Follow the same instructions for threading a
single needle.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Left Needle 2 Thread the left needle.
2
1
3
■ Possible Problems If the Tension Is Wrong
Upper tension is too loose. Using the needle threader may need to adjust...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
...; For clear 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
... Thread cutter
26
■ SATIN STITCH Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in 3 the new direction. ■ Finishing Sewing
Stitch to the end of the machine.
■ Top-Stitching and Stretch Materials You can use Triple Stretch Stitch for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. You can be used for sewing stretch fabrics. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Raise the presser foot and turn the...
Users Manual - English - Page 31
The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics.
Memo
● We recommend that provides reliable results. ■ Making a Buttonhole
Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the fabric.
Lower 3 the presser foot to " ". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Set the pattern selection dial ...
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... from the machine.
Step 2 (Left side)
b
b
CAUTION
● When using the seam ripper to 6 stitches. 3. The seam ripper may strike the presser foot, bending or breaking the needle and causing injuries.
■ Making A Buttonhole
Remove the material from being cut through any stitches. Step 3 (Back bar tack)
c
a/c
c
a
1. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to open the...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
... 4 as firmly as the needle can create an applique by setting the drop feed lever to the up through the work under the needle 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...
Users Manual - English - Page 39
Note
● Use only a bulb of oil 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 oil off the 4 machine.
38
Be sure...
Users Manual - English - Page 41
... THREAD BREAKS
LOWER THREAD BREAKS
SKIPPED STITCHES
LOOP IN SEAM
FABRIC PUCKERS
Upper threading is too
tight.
Page 16 No
Inferior needle is used . Page 8
No
Upper thread ...-18 No
The combination of needle size/
thread size/fabric is incorrect. Thread tension is incorrect.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review...
Users Manual - English - Page 45
... Thread Tension 22 Threading Bobbin 15 Threading Needle 19 Topstitching 26 Tree Stitch 11
Triple Stretch Stitch 11, 12, 13, 25 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch 11, 12, 13, 30
Twin Needle Sewing 21
U
Upper Tention Control Dial 22 Upper Threading 18 Using the Needle Threader 19
W
Winding the Bobbin 15
Z
Zigzag Presser Foot 4, 5 Zigzag Stitch 11, 12, 26, 33, 36 Zipper...
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