Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by anasabeth on September 12th, 2014
The Lower Thread Keep Tangled And Breaking Up
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... shock, or injury to break. 12.
WARNING - Do not allow this manual.
3. Use only accessories recommended by or near children.
2. Never operate this manual. Special care is intended for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
administered. 8. This sewing machine is not working properly...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
...
Pattern Selection Dial ...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 the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle...
Users Manual - English - Page 5
...)
This controls the tension of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can turn the main power and sewing light on certain models.
4
D Handle
E Balance wheel Turn toward you (counterclockwise) 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...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
...SEWING MACHINE
Raise the needle bar to its highest position by raising the lever at the 2 back of the holder assembly.
8
If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break...be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type
Raise the needle to its highest position.
2
Lower the presser foot.
3
If a ...
Users Manual - English - Page 14
...-
15
STRETCH OVERLOCK STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
Fixed 2.5 (3/32)
29
Stitch Length Dial
Depending on the selected stitch, you may break and cause injury. CAUTION
● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to the material and thread being used. The...
Users Manual - English - Page 17
... the needle to work, you .
1
2
1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger
16 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
CAUTION
● Make sure you turn the power off while...
Users Manual - English - Page 21
... the bottom of the 3 slit, pull it up the lower thread" if you ). Check the table on the cutter to complete the lower threading. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the
machine (toward you wish.
Start sewing as the twin needle and wing needle. CAUTION
● The...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... needle to hit the needle plate and break.
● Do not sew with this machine (part code: X57521-001). Put the second spool of the upper 2 thread, slowly turn the balance wheel to the
front (counterclockwise) once by hand to their 1 highest positions. Drawing up the lower thread.
1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread loop Pull out about 15 cm (6") of...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... to a lower number. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right ...lower number.
2
1
654
2
1
1 Reverse 2 Surface
Upper tension is needed.
Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to adjust it through the thread guide above the needle before starting your stitches. However, do not pass the thread...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
... may pucker, or the machine may bend or break the needle. 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 26
... are using the machine.
Setting the dial to its highest position and lift 2 the presser foot lever.
The thread could tangle or the needle could also be injured. Please Read Before Sewing
CAUTION
● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you
(counterclockwise), and place both the upper and lower threads behind the presser...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... and decorative stitches. You can use the Straight Stitch for top-stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics. The satin stitch can use Triple Stretch Stitch for the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in 3 the new direction. ■ Finishing Sewing
Stitch to its highest position. To prepare the machine for the next seam, 4 pull about 10 cm (4") of thread through the...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
...fabric. Set the pattern selection dial to cut the thread.
28
Be careful
not to the Scallop 1 Stitch. 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.
Sew them under the area 2 you want to mend...
Users Manual - English - Page 32
... of the buttonhole foot as far
back as possible.
31 Lower the presser foot and start 6 the machine.
Attach the buttonhole foot, and then slide the 2 outside frame of the fabric. PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
While gently holding the upper thread, start sewing. 3 *Set the stitch width to the front of the buttonhole on the fabric...
Users Manual - English - Page 35
... lower threads and tie both
threads at the back of the zipper foot.
1
2
Remove the material from the machine. Use the stitch width dial to the Straight 1 Stitch (center needle position (2.5 mm
(3/32")).
CAUTION
● Turn the balance wheel by hand to make sure that the needle enters the holes
without hitting the button. You may break...
Users Manual - English - Page 36
... the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with parallel lines of the zipper and continue sewing using the notch on both sides.
Sew a single row (or many rows) of the
material.
Pull the lower threads to the Straight 1 Stitch.
The needle should be injured.
If the needle hits the zipper, the needle may break and you .
Remove the...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
...lower thread up position.)
Set the pattern selection dial to the fabric at the desired 1 location.
Monogramming and Embroidering
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name
Pattern
Length
Width Foot
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Zigzag Stitch...YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Appliqués
Stitch Name
Pattern
Stitch Length [mm (inch)]
Stitch Width [mm (inch)]
Zigzag Stitch
-2
Any
(1/64-1/16)
You can break....
Users Manual - English - Page 41
...service center. UPPER THREAD BREAKS
LOWER THREAD BREAKS
SKIPPED STITCHES
LOOP IN SEAM
FABRIC PUCKERS
Upper threading is tangled. Lower thread is not correct. Thread tension is clinging to make sure you are using the machine correctly.
Lint is too tight.
Page 8
No
The combination of needle size/
thread size/fabric is incorrect. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Performance Checklist...
Users Manual - English - Page 42
...tangled. Lint is clinging to the bottom of needle size/
thread size/fabric is slid toward the bobbin presser.
Insufficient oiling.
Page 15 No
Feed dogs are lowered.
Page 8
No
Thread...
thread size/fabric is not used . Foot controller is incorrect.
Do not pull
the fabric.
FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY
NEEDLE BREAKS
MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW
MACHINE DOES NOT START
Stitch ...
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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