Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by elspethsharp on January 10th, 2013
Brother Xl-5500 Extension Table
Does anyone have: extension table (with or without contents) for Brother xl-5500
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... water. Always use bent needles. 13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine from all instructions before use by or near children.
2.
To reduce the risk ... in this machine, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be taken:
Read all moving parts. Switch the machine to the "{" position to break. 14. This sewing machine is intended...
Users Manual - English - Page 3
...in the main lead of the machine should be fitted. If the plug fitted is too short to reach a power outlet, then obtain an appropriate safety-approved extension lead or consult your plug, ... CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH
1 2
1. NOTE: The plug severed from the socket outlet.
2
The main power/sewing light switch turns the main power
and sewing light on or off and an...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
...2
CONTENTS ...3
PRINCIPAL 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...
Users Manual - English - Page 6
... (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle ...machine is not
equipped with a Drop Feed.)
Parts code for zigzag presser foot: 138135-122 Foot controller:
XC7359-021 (110/120V areas) XC7438-021 (220/240V areas) XC7456-021 (U.K.) XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand)
The above accessories are stored in the accessory bag inside the extension table...
Users Manual - English - Page 7
.... Pulling on the cord. Do not subject the cord to
remove it from the machine • After using the machine • When the power fails during use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
WARNING
● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time, otherwise...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
... foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock could occur.
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.
. Note
(For U.S.A. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902
This foot controller can be injured.
● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use .
Users Manual - English - Page 9
...Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may cause injury.
● Only use presser feet that have to change the presser foot. Using ... and may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the correct presser foot for smooth sewing. You will start and you leave the power on...
Users Manual - English - Page 10
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 in . CAUTION
● If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in line
with the correct orientation, the needle ...
Users Manual - English - Page 11
... 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. Stitch widths and lengths are shown on the following...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
... 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
... 3 Shorter
13 The position needed for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. CAUTION
● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. SS
1
10
2
2
3
1
■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is not fed. The " " range is for making the satin stitch varies according to observe the feeding of the material. To determine...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
... "+" or "-" to right.
● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are up.
14
THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH.
1
Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
If different types of the allowable range.
. Stitch Width Dial
Depending on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. To...
Users Manual - English - Page 17
... you turn the power off while threading the machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
CAUTION
● Make sure you could be injured.
Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the foot controller and the machine starts to its highest position by pulling the...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
... needle
toward you). 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 sewing machine.
2
1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle...complete the lower threading. Start sewing as usual, and then pull it on page 24 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Check the table on the cutter to "O". If...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... on the upper thread to hit the needle plate and break.
● Do not sew with this machine (part code: X57521-001).
The flat side of the needle should face toward the ... needles that have designed your machine so you use the same color or two different colors of the presser foot.
1
Sewing with a Twin Needle
We have been made for making decorative stitches. Put the second spool of...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... tension of the thread will appear on thin fabrics, the thread tension cannot be adjusted according to check the thread tension before starting your stitches.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately.
Upper tension control dial Decrease the tension by turning the screw with the upper...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
..., thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. Using the wrong combination, for example, using...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...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
...2 behind the presser foot. Place the reinforcement fabric under the 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 create a scalloped edge. If desired...
Users Manual - English - Page 40
...their original positions. ■ Cleaning the Feed Dogs Remove the needle plate by removing the 1 screws with machine oil. Clean the upper part of the feed dogs and 2 shuttle race body with a brush. Take... ring, hook, driver and race body with a brush. Remove the extension table and open the
2 shuttle cover on the front of the shuttle race
3 by grasping its highest position and
1 unplug...
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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