Table Of Contents - Singer 5500 Instruction Manual

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING
MACHINE
Machine identification ------------------------9-10
Accessories ---------------------------------------11
Setting up your machine -----------------------12
Spool pins, Presser foot lifter -----------------13
Darning plate ,
Converting to free-arm sewing -------------- 14
Winding the bobbin ---------------------------- 15
Removing bobbin case from shuttle,
Inserting bobbin into bobbin case -----------16
Inserting bobbin case into shuttle,
Threading the top thread ----------------- 17-18
Using automatic needle threader ----------- 19
Picking up bobbin thread ----------------------20
Needle, thread and fabric chart --------- 21-22
Changing the needle --------------------------- 23
Adjusting top thread tension ------------- 24-25
Functions of control panel,
Straight stitch needle position ---------- 26-27
Adjusting bobbin thread tension,
Changing presser foot ------------------------- 28
Helpful messages ------------------------------- 29
Reverse operation button -------------------- 30
2. STARTING TO SEW
Quick reference table of stitch length
and width ------------------------------------- 31-34
Pattern number reference guide ------------ 35
Straight stitching ---------------------------- 36-37
Keeping seams straight
Hand-look quilt stitch ----------------------- 38-39
Inserting zippers and piping
Dimensions: 376 mm × 197 mm × 301 mm
Mass of the equipment: 6.6 kg
Rated Voltage: 230 V ~
Rated Frequency: 50 Hz
Rated input: 65 W
Using ambient temperature: Normal temperature
Acoustic noise level: less than 70 db(A)
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Zigzag stitching --------------------------------- 40
Adjusting stitch width and length
Multi-stitch zigzag, Shell stitch -------- 41-42
Satin stitch, Placement of patterns
Sewing on a button --------------------------- 43
Blindhem stitch ---------------------------- 44-45
Decorative and stretch stitches ------- 46-51
Straight stretch stitch,Honeycomb stitch,
Overedge stitch,Feather stitch,
Ric-rac stitch,Double overlock stitch,
Criss-cross stitch,Entredeux stitch,
Ladder stitch,Pin stitch, Blanket stitch,
Slant pin stitch,Slant overedge stitch,
Crossed stitch, Greek key stitch,
Fishbone stitch, Thorn stitch,
Reinforced overedge stitch,
Edge-joining stitch, Wizard stitch
More decorative stitches & ideas for
decorative machine stitching ---------------52
Buttonhole making ----------------------- 53-55
Automatic buttonhole, Corded buttonholes
3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning hook area and
shuttle area -------------------------------- 56-57
4. OPTION ACCESSORIES
Large extension table ------------------------ 58
5. PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
For European version
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