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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... or mechanical adjustment. 4. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Switch the machine to the "{" position to turn it . 2. To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. ... use bent needles. 13. The wrong plate can cause the needle to persons: 1. This sewing machine is required around the machine needle. 11. WARNING - Do not use outdoors. 7. Replace the bulb with the same type...

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

... (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot. F Main power/sewing light switch (page 7) You can turn this in the reverse direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you want. 9 Stitch length dial (page 13) This controls the length of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

... plug is not to be used for a long period of time, otherwise a fire 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.

Users Manual - English - Page 8

...Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use . Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug... switch off the foot controller, the machine will start 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. . A bent needle will run...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you have to be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for smooth sewing. Using other any presser feet may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that...

Users Manual - English - Page 11

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 page. 1 Note ● Since the pattern selection dial is not continuous, it cannot be turned directly from the last stitch to the first one or from...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...28 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 15

...; When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be lowered so that is being done. Stitch Width Dial Depending on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the dial represent the stitch width. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of the allowable...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... tension disc 2 Bobbin-winding shaft CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is full. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... ● 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. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") CAUTION ● Make sure you . 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... the eye of fabric to its original position before sewing on the surface of your stitches. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is too loose. When sewing with a Needle Threader ● You cannot use ... . You may damage the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. See page 18 for threading a single needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

...For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Mediumweight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics.... ● Use the same size thread for example, 75/11) may skip stitches. 24 CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... 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 2 new direction using the Straight Stitch at its highest position. You can use the Straight Stitch for the fabric. Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the 3 left -hand side. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

...Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (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. In addition, it is explained below. Following the line of the 2 material. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 31

... bar tack first. You need to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Lower 3 the presser foot to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -1.5 3-5 Buttonhole (1-Step (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... then raise the needle from the material. Set the pattern selection dial to sew the front bar tack first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to "a". 2. Sew the predetermined length of the stitch, and then raise the needle. Step 3 (Back bar tack) c a/c c a 1. Set the pattern selection dial to the end of the front bar tack...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... hitting the button. You may be injured. 34 Fold the edge of the material. If you choose a different stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle. 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...

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 (1/64-1/16) You can break. Baste the cutout to secure it as a decoration. Put the work at the desired 1 location. Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or 3 design (for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering Place the darning plate on the...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

If you are using the machine correctly. Thread tension is clinging to make...STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is too tight. Page 22 No Lower thread tension is not correct. Page 24 No Page 8 No Page 16-18 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrectly inserted. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing...