Table Of Contents; Contents - Brother XL-5500 Operation Manual

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 1
CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH ............................. 2
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 3
PRINCIPAL PARTS ............................................................................................................... 4
ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................... 5
USING 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 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 threader) ............................................................ 19
Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with a quick thread-setting system) .... 20
Drawing up the lower thread .......................................................................................................................... 21
Sewing with a Twin Needle ............................................................................................................................ 21
Tension of the Thread ..................................................................................................................................... 22
CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS .....................24
Please Read Before Sewing ............................................................................................................................. 25
Straight Stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Zigzag Stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Blind Hem Stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Shell Tuck Stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Elastic Stitching ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Scallop Stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Double Action Stitching .................................................................................................................................. 29
Overedge Stitching .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Feather Stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching ......................................................................................................................... 30
Decorative Stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) ....................................................................................... 30
Making a Buttonhole (4-Step Buttonhole) ........................................................................................................ 31
Adjusting Buttonholes ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Sewing Buttons ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Zipper Insertion ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Gathering ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
Darning............................................................................................................................................................ 35
Appliqués ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
Monogramming and Embroidering ................................................................................................................. 36
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................38
Changing the Light Bulb .................................................................................................................................. 38
Oiling ............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Performance Checklist .................................................................................................................................... 40
Repacking the Machine ................................................................................................................................... 42
INDEX ............................................................................................................................... 43
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