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Question posted by puada on July 13th, 2014

How Do I Replace The Needle Holder On A Brother Xl 5500 Sewing Machine

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... service center for use by or near children. 2. Replace the bulb with any opening. 6. To reduce the risk of the machine and foot controller free from all instructions before use as... can cause the needle to persons: 1. Switch the machine to the "{" position to turn it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any air openings blocked. This sewing machine is not working properly...

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

... certain models. 4 D Handle E Balance wheel Turn toward you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13) This controls the length of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can turn this to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the needle. A Buttonhole fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... and you may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Inserting the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off before you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. When you change the needle. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... fully, or if the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Replace the needle if it 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...

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 15

... 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 sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

...the end of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to sew or turning the balance wheel. 15 Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to ... shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin ...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

...; Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. Raise the needle to its highest position by pulling the latch toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... you (counterclockwise) to raise the thread take-up the spool pin and put a spool of thread 2 on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you and into the eyelet. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... behind the 6 thread guide. 1 1 Thread guide Thread the needle from you raise the presser foot lever and 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 "O". Make sure you ). While lowering...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you can only use the needle threader if you ). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread, turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you are using these types of threads or needles, thread the needle by hand. 20 2 1 1 Shuttle cover 2 Slit Slide the thread down...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

.... ● Do not sew with this needle and two top threads. The upper thread should have been made for making decorative stitches. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have caught the 3 lower thread in a loop. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width dial is not...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... Increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw with a Needle Threader ● You cannot use . Using the needle threader may need to its original position before starting your stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is still not satisfactory, then adjust the...

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 27

... side of the seam and stop. 1 Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch 2 backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that you sew using the needle as a turning point for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to 6 stitches. 3. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to sew the front bar tack first. Step 2 (Left side) b b CAUTION ● When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole, do not put pins across both ends of the stitches, and then raise the needle from being cut through any stitches. The seam ripper...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

...)] Straight Stitch 2-3 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (center needle position) (3/32) Foot Zipper Foot You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position the zipper to the right or left side of the zipper 3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper foot onto the shank. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

.... KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch -2 Any (1/...stitch length. Remove the basting, if necessary. 4 Memo ● Make reinforcing straight stitches at the desired 1 location. Cut away any fabric that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as possible, with the 5 presser foot holder...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

Oiling Remove the power supply plug from the 1 outlet. Replace the sewing light bulb. 4 1 2 3 1 Bulb 2 Loosen 3 Tighten Operate the machine at each point indicated by the arrows. Remove the needle plate and the face plate, 2 and then put 2 to wipe any excess oil off the 4 machine. 38 Note ● Use only a bulb of oil at a fast...