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Question posted by karolbela15 on July 14th, 2011

Brother Xl-5500, My Needle Holder Is Falling

I have a brother xl-5500, my needle holder is falling, it is not the needle that is falling, but the needle holder and I cannot see what makes it stay in place and not fall. What should I do? Thank you

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... administered. 8. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as a toy. Always use bent needles. 13. This sewing machine is being used as contained in this machine, basic safety precautions, including the following, should never be supervised to the "{" position (which represents off when making any opening. 6. Young children should be left unattended while plugged in. WARNING...

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

G Foot controller receptacle (page 6) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. J Zigzag presser foot A Buttonhole fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

...● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . ...machine should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is intended to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Inserting the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off or the plug must be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

Tighten the needle clamp. 1 3 2 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle CAUTION ● Make sure to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw is bent, place the flat 2 side of the needle on a flat surface as shown. 1 Screwdriver • Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged...

Users Manual - English - Page 12

...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 STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 SCALLOP STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 9 DOUBLE ACTION STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 10 BRIDGING STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 11 RAMPART STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 12 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...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 STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 SCALLOP STITCH...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... the stretch stitching The machine is used for best results. The " " range is for making a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch), which is adjusted at the factory so that the stretch stitching can be sewn with the stitch length dial set to observe the feeding of the material. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... thread are up. 14 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 from left to right. ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can use reverse sewing for backtacking and reinforcing seams. To...

Users Manual - English - Page 18

...9679; Make sure you start sewing. 17 If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to turn off the machine before ...placed back into the slot, then down and to close the shuttle cover. A-3). A-2, until it will fall out from a full 3 bobbin and insert the bobbin into the shuttle race and release the latch. In addition, be incorrect or break the needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... back of the machine (away from front to back and pull 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread. 1 1 5cm (2inch) Turn the balance wheel toward you 2 (counterclockwise) until the bottom of the needle holder aligns with the bottom of the needle-threading-hook holder. 1 2 3 4 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Hook holder 4 Align Note ● When you use the needle threader, make sure to...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

... different colors of thread for this needle and two top threads. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width dial is not set above "3" since this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with this machine (part code: X57521-001). The...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Locks will affect the quality of fabric to check the thread tension before sewing on the reverse... through the thread guide above the needle before starting your stitches. Instead, thread the twin needle by turning the dial to back. You may damage the machine. Memo ● We recommend that...

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 26

...the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing, otherwise the needle may break and you are using the machine. Setting the dial to choose the 1 Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch.... and place both the upper and lower threads behind the presser foot. Raise the needle to change the sewing direction. 25 Lower the presser foot. 5 • You can use reverse sewing for ...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... (inch)] [mm (inch)] Scallop Stitch -1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) This machine automatically produces a Scallop Stitch for mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of fabric 1 together and center them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you are using the 3 Elastic Stitch as illustrated. ■ Sewing Elastic Place the elastic on the...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... left or right pin of the material 2 cm (3/4") and 3 place the zipper under the folded section. If you start sewing. 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 36

... the zipper during sewing. Remove the presser foot and presser foot 4 holder, and then lower the presser foot lifter. Gathering Stitch Name Straight Stitch Stitch Pattern Length [mm (inch)] 4 (3/16) Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight 2 Stitch. Pull the lower threads to gather the material. 4 Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

... (for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a drop feed lever, lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to the up through the work under the needle with the 5 presser foot holder assembly removed. You may also be injured. Monogramming and Embroidering Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern...

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...