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... when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any object into water. Return the machine to break. 14. Do not use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use . 1 DANGER - Use this machine. Never operate the machine with the same type and rated 15 watts. Replace...
... when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any object into water. Return the machine to break. 14. Do not use the proper needle plate. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use . 1 DANGER - Use this machine. Never operate the machine with the same type and rated 15 watts. Replace...
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... originally fitted, and to the terminal marked with the letter 'N' or colored black or blue. Always replace the fuse cover. CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 1 2 1. IMPORTANT (in the main lead of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by ASTA to reach a power outlet, ...switch of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet. 2 The main power/sewing light switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on the plug. With alternative plugs, an approved fuse must be destroyed as follows: The...
... originally fitted, and to the terminal marked with the letter 'N' or colored black or blue. Always replace the fuse cover. CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 1 2 1. IMPORTANT (in the main lead of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by ASTA to reach a power outlet, ...switch of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet. 2 The main power/sewing light switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on the plug. With alternative plugs, an approved fuse must be destroyed as follows: The...
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... ...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... Stitching ...30 Decorative Stitching ...30 Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole 30 Making a Buttonhole (4-Step Buttonhole) ...31 Adjusting Buttonholes ...33 Sewing Buttons ...33 Zipper Insertion ...34 Gathering ...35 Darning...35 Appliqués ...36 Monogramming and Embroidering ...36 MAINTENANCE ...38 Changing the Light ...
... ...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... Stitching ...30 Decorative Stitching ...30 Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole 30 Making a Buttonhole (4-Step Buttonhole) ...31 Adjusting Buttonholes ...33 Sewing Buttons ...33 Zipper Insertion ...34 Gathering ...35 Darning...35 Appliqués ...36 Monogramming and Embroidering ...36 MAINTENANCE ...38 Changing the Light ...
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...counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. 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 in the reverse direction. F Main... power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (page 15 and 18) Holds the spool of thread. 3 Bobbin...
...counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. 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 in the reverse direction. F Main... power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (page 15 and 18) Holds the spool of thread. 3 Bobbin...
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... 4 Step Buttonhole) 5 X57521-001 6 SA156(For U.S.A.) SFB(XA5539-151)(For other countries) 7 X55467-021 8 130920-021 9 XA3442-121 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the... Zealand) The above accessories are stored in the accessory bag inside the extension table. These accessories have been designed to help you carry out most sewing tasks. 5
... 4 Step Buttonhole) 5 X57521-001 6 SA156(For U.S.A.) SFB(XA5539-151)(For other countries) 7 X55467-021 8 130920-021 9 XA3442-121 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the... Zealand) The above accessories are stored in the accessory bag inside the extension table. These accessories have been designed to help you carry out most sewing tasks. 5
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Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Do not place ...
Fire or electric shock may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Do not place ...
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...CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off the foot controller, the machine will stop. Other needles may be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Remove the power supply plug from the socket outlet. ● When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing...the plug must be removed from the 1 electrical outlet. 7 If you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . A bent needle will increase. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is not in a polarized outlet only...
...CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off the foot controller, the machine will stop. Other needles may be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Remove the power supply plug from the socket outlet. ● When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing...the plug must be removed from the 1 electrical outlet. 7 If you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . A bent needle will increase. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is not in a polarized outlet only...
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... presser foot. 3 If a needle is already installed, remove it by 4 loosening the needle clamp 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 have been designed to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw...) and raise the presser foot lever. With the flat side of the needle toward you change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the...
... presser foot. 3 If a needle is already installed, remove it by 4 loosening the needle clamp 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 have been designed to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw...) and raise the presser foot lever. With the flat side of the needle toward you change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the...
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..., the needle may strike the presser foot, which may bend or break the needle and cause injury. 9 Converting to Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to adjust it . 1 1 Extension table Steadying the Machine When the machine is placed on an uneven surface, turn the rubber...
..., the needle may strike the presser foot, which may bend or break the needle and cause injury. 9 Converting to Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to adjust it . 1 1 Extension table Steadying the Machine When the machine is placed on an uneven surface, turn the rubber...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25"). THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE ... the material. With the "0" setting material is used for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used when sewing on a button. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to a stretch stitch. SS 1 10 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch ...
CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25"). THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE ... the material. With the "0" setting material is used for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used when sewing on a button. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to a stretch stitch. SS 1 10 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch ...
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... feed lever 2 Up position: Feed dogs are down. 3 Down position: Feed dogs are up. 14 When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. Do not forcefully turn the stitch length dial out of fabric or thread are selected...to adjust the stitch. - 1 SS 2 + 3 • • • • 4 3 1 Makes fine stitches 2 Standard position 3 Makes rough stitches Reverse Sewing Lever You can be turned past SS -". Stitch Width Dial Depending on buttons, the feed dogs should be lowered so that is equipped with a drop...
... feed lever 2 Up position: Feed dogs are down. 3 Down position: Feed dogs are up. 14 When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. Do not forcefully turn the stitch length dial out of fabric or thread are selected...to adjust the stitch. - 1 SS 2 + 3 • • • • 4 3 1 Makes fine stitches 2 Standard position 3 Makes rough stitches Reverse Sewing Lever You can be turned past SS -". Stitch Width Dial Depending on buttons, the feed dogs should be lowered so that is equipped with a drop...
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... MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Using of the clutch engaging when beginning to wind the thread around the bobbin-winding tension disc. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin...wheel. 15 After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft 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 Note ● The machine stops automatically when...
... MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Using of the clutch engaging when beginning to wind the thread around the bobbin-winding tension disc. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin...wheel. 15 After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft 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 Note ● The machine stops automatically when...
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...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 (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine... starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you . 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16 Raise the needle to loosen, and...
...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 (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine... starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you . 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16 Raise the needle to loosen, and...
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... bobbin into the machine, it will fall out from moving parts, be incorrect or break the needle. A-3). A-2 A-3 1 1 Tension spring CAUTION ● Make sure you start sewing. 17 If the thread unrolls in fig. Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the top of injury from the shuttle...
... bobbin into the machine, it will fall out from moving parts, be incorrect or break the needle. A-3). A-2 A-3 1 1 Tension spring CAUTION ● Make sure you start sewing. 17 If the thread unrolls in fig. Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the top of injury from the shuttle...
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... may tangle on this pin. Guide the thread to break. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. 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-up lever and around to "O". Bring the...
... may tangle on this pin. Guide the thread to break. Pass the thread through the slit by pulling it between the 4 tension discs. 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-up lever and around to "O". Bring the...
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... 3 Hook holder 4 Align Note ● When you ). Note ● If the thread take-up before lowering the needle threader lever, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with the bottom of the machine (away from front to back and pull 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread...
... 3 Hook holder 4 Align Note ● When you ). Note ● If the thread take-up before lowering the needle threader lever, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with the bottom of the machine (away from front to back and pull 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread...
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...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. You can, however, draw up the bobbin thread.) (Refer to page 21.) Make sure the main power switch... threads or speciality needles, such as usual, and then pull it on page 24 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the machine...
...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. You can, however, draw up the bobbin thread.) (Refer to page 21.) Make sure the main power switch... threads or speciality needles, such as usual, and then pull it on page 24 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward the back of the machine...
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... between the toes of the presser foot. 1 Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you use the same color or two different colors of thread for this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with this needle and two top threads.... You can sew with bent needles. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the...
... between the toes of the presser foot. 1 Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you use the same color or two different colors of thread for this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with this needle and two top threads.... You can sew with bent needles. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the...