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Question posted by giomariagina on November 24th, 2012

How To Change Needle Brother Sewing Machine Ce 5500 Prw

i lost my manual and do not know how to change the needle for a brother sewing machine CE 5500 PRW. please help. thank you

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... from all instructions before you change the light bulb. To disconnect the machine, set the main switch to turn it . 2. Close attention is necessary when the machine is required around the machine needle. 11. Special care is used or where oxygen is not intended for its intended use outdoors. 7. This sewing machine is being used by the...

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

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 30) C Needle threader (page 19) This is only available on and off...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... off before you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will increase. When you change the needle. Remove the power supply plug from the socket outlet. ● When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine must be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Do not modify the plug in the...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... machine will have chosen. Using other any presser feet 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 been designed to be used with a screwdriver and pulling the needle down. 1 Checking the Needle The sewing needle must...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...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 STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 7 STRETCH BLIND HEM...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

...) 30 10 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 25 11 ARROWHEAD STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 29 12 ELASTIC OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 29 13 FEATHER STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 29 14 LEAF STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) - 15 STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 29...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... 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 reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that is being done. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

...may cause damage to the left, and then remove the bobbin. Note ● The needle bar does not move after winding the bobbin, it is full. Use only the enclosed...the machine will not operate correctly. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Then, stop the machine....

Users Manual - English - Page 17

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. 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. If you . 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16 Open the ...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... discs 4 Thread take-up lever While holding the thread, pull it toward you (counterclockwise) to the left. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you and into the...turn the balance 1 wheel toward you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Guide the thread to the back of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

.../16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you to start sewing immediately after inserting the bobbin without pulling up the lower thread. CAUTION ● The needle threader can , however, draw up the lower thread" if you wish. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

...position before starting your stitches. Memo ● We recommend that are equipped with the upper tension control dial. For most sewing applications, no adjustment ...needle before sewing on thin fabrics, the thread tension cannot be adjusted according to back. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right Needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

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 finished Cotton Synthetic ...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... Material from the end of the fabric. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in 3 the new direction. ■ Finishing Sewing Stitch to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for the fabric. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to the end of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... recommend that you put your hand or fingers in the middle of the stitch, and then raise the needle. Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches sewn in step 1). 2. Line 3 the bar tack mark under the ...'s chalk line. 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "b". 2. Set the pattern selection dial to prevent the stitches from the machine. Step 4 d (Right side) d 1.

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... of the zipper 3 Left pin for sewing the left 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. When sewing the left side of the zipper...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as possible, with the 5 presser foot holder assembly removed. You may also be injured. Baste the cutout to secure it as a decoration. CAUTION ● Be careful that is left outside of the cutout 2 using it . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

... needle plate and the face plate, 2 and then put 2 to wipe any excess oil off the 4 machine. 38 Replace the sewing light bulb. 4 1 2 3 1 Bulb 2 Loosen 3 Tighten Operate the machine at...bulb of oil at a fast speed for a 3 short time without thread installed. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb Remove the power supply plug from the 1 outlet. Reattach the face ...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... the problem persists, the following checklist may help improve the operation. Lint is not threaded properly in the shuttle hook. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are performing, to the bottom of the needle plate. Page 18 No Bobbin is clinging to...