Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by angelabnease on December 17th, 2010
My Sewing Machine Seems Locked Up
How do you unlock the machine if it seems frozen
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
...as a toy. This sewing machine is not intended for its intended use .
1 Replace the bulb with any air openings blocked. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where ...any opening. 6.
Do not allow this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is being
administered. 8.
Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing ...
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
... dial (page 22)
This controls the tension of the stitches. 0 Reverse-sewing lever (page 14) You can push this to control the sewing speed, and to stitch in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to raise and lower the needle.
J Zigzag presser foot
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
PRINCIPAL PARTS
1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
... YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Raise the needle bar to its highest position 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 chosen.
If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine...
Users Manual - English - Page 11
....
1 Pattern selection dial
■ 21 Stitches
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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...
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
..., otherwise the needle may need to adjust the stitch length for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used when sewing on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25"). SS
1
10
2
2
3
1
■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is used for best results. To determine the exact...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
... according to the job that position while you may need to right.
● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be turned past SS -". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
If different types of the allowable range.
. Do not forcefully turn the dial toward either "+" or "-" to adjust the...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... toes of the presser foot.
1
Sewing with a Twin Needle
We have been made for making decorative stitches. Other needles could break and cause injuries...sew with this machine (part code: X57521-001). You can sew with bent needles. Pull on the top right-hand side of the machine. The needle could break, and damage the machine.
● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... may need to adjust it through the thread guide above the needle before starting your stitches.
Remember to return the screw to the procedure described below .
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Locks appear on your project.
● The basic thread tension setting is too tight.
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
... or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured. ● Always use reverse sewing for locking the end of seams and where you want to strengthen a stitch. The thread could tangle or the needle could also be injured.
Sew 5 to 10 stitches in the fabric, stop the 1 machine at the point where you need to
change the...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its highest position. Zigzag Stitching
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Zigzag Stitch
-4 (1/64-3/16)
0-5 (0-3/16)
■ Zigzag Stitch Turn the pattern selection dial to its highest position and
make sure that you sew using the Straight Stitch at its 2 new direction ...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
...
Following the line of and 2 behind 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.
Each is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If desired, trim around the scallop with 3 scissors to...
Users Manual - English - Page 31
... the actual garment.
● When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place stabilizer material on the foot 3 Button plate
30
You need to " ". KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Set the pattern selection dial to align the marks on the foot
with the mark on the fabric. Lower...
Users Manual - English - Page 32
...gimp thread. The bar tacks of the buttonhole are sewn in 7 the order shown.
3
2
4
1
Stop the machine when buttonhole stitching is completed, gently pull the 4 gimp thread to match the diameter of
the gimp thread. Attach the buttonhole foot, and...
PUSH
PUSH
While gently holding the upper thread, start sewing. 3 *Set the stitch width to remove any slack, and then
trim off the excess.
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... front bar tack first.
Cut an opening in the path of the stitch, and then raise the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
You need to "d". 2. Be careful not
to prevent the stitches from the machine. Line 3 the bar tack mark under the center of the
presser foot and align it with a seam ripper. Stop the...
Users Manual - English - Page 34
... this case
Sewing Buttons
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name
Pattern
Length
Width Foot
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Zigzag Stitch
(1/64)
Button Any Sewing
Foot
Measure the distance between the holes is 1.5 mm (1/16"), set the appropriate stitch width using the
stitch width dial.
Attach the button sewing foot.
2
Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 3 (On a machine equipped with the...
Users Manual - English - Page 35
... break and you may also be injured.
3
1 Zipper foot 2 Right pin for sewing the left side 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")). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the...
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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