Brother XL5050, XL-5060, XL-5051, XL-5071, XL-5061, XL-5070 operation manual Contents

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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	14
Stretch Stitching	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
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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Contents XL5050uscover Important Safety Instructions Connecting Plugs and Main POWER/SEWING Light Switch For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus onlyContents Bobbin-winding assembly Principal PartsAccessories Using Your Sewing Machine Connecting PlugsFoot Controller Main Power/Sewing Light SwitchInserting the Needle Checking the Needle Changing the Presser FootConverting to Free-arm Style Steadying the MachineControls Pattern Selection DialRecommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches Stitches 1-Step Automatic ButtonholeRecommended Pattern WidthXL5000us.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 11, 2003 925 AM Step Buttonhole Adjusting the stretch stitching Stitch Length DialStretch Stitching Reverse Sewing LeverThreading the Machine Winding the BobbinLower Threading Bobbin case latch Bobbin case finger2A-3 Upper Threading 3Pass the thread through guides6Bring the thread down and pass it behind the thread guide Bobbin case Shuttle Sewing with a Twin Needle Drawing up the lower threadAttaching the Extra Spool Pin Tension of the Thread Correct tension Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Needles and Thread Combinations Fabric Type Thread Size of NeedleSize DenimStraight Stitching Please Read Before SewingStitch Name Stitch Zigzag StitchingZigzag Stitch Shell Tuck Stitching Blind Hem StitchingSew at a slow speed Scallop Stitching Elastic StitchingStitch Stitch Name Overedge Stitching Feather StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Decorative StitchingMaking a Buttonhole Step Buttonhole Stitch LengthStep Front bar tack StepStep Back bar tack Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing ButtonsFoot Place the darning plate on the needle plate16-1/8 Gathering DarningCenter needle position Pull the lower threads to gather the materialAppliqués Monogramming EmbroideringStitch Width 1Bastelocation.the cutout to the fabric at the desiredKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Maintenance Changing the Light BulbOiling 4Replace the sewing light bulbCleaning Performance Checklist Upper Thread Lower Thread Skipped Loop in Seam FabricFabric does Needle Machine is Machine does Not Feed Breaks Repacking the Machine Index NumericsStraight Stitch