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- Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 1
Operation Manual - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 2
the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot. 15. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 16. This sewing machine is not intended for use - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 3
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet. 2 The main power/sewing light switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on 2 Turn off • When servicing the machine - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 4
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 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 5
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (page 15 and 18) Holds the spool of thread. 3 Bobbin-winding tension disc and thread guide (page 15) 4 Thread take-up lever (page - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 6
3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed.) Parts code for zigzag presser foot: 138135-122 Foot - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 7
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances: • When - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 8
XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710. . Inserting the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off before you change the needle. If you leave the main power on and step on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 9
Screwdriver • Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the 5 back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Tighten the needle clamp - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 10
the shank. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in. Converting to Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to the free-arm style - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 11
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 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 12
STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 16 FEATHER STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 17 ARROWHEAD STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 18 DECORATIVE STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 19 LEAF STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 20 TREE STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 21 LEGS STITCH Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Page in Instructions 30 25, 34, 35 26, 33, 36 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 13
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 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 14
the needle may break and cause injury. Stretch Stitching ■ Selecting a stretch stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " SS " changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch. SS 1 10 2 2 3 1 ■ Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is adjusted at the factory so that the stretch - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 15
position while you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will then sew forward. Note ● The dial cannot be turned past SS -". Do not forcefully turn the stitch length dial out of the allowable range. . Stitch Width Dial Depending on the - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 16
● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Using of any other bobbin may cause damage to the machine. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 17
poorly 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Actual size 11 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 18
bobbin case. (See fig. A-1.) Pull the trailing thread into the slot, then down and to the left, as shown in fig. A-2, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring (fig. A-3). A-1 CAUTION ● To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, be sure to turn off the machine before servicing - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 19
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Set the main power switch to "O". Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance 1 wheel toward you ( - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 20
● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle threader) Set the main power switch to "O". Lower the presser foot lever. 1 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide Pull down the needle threader lever as much - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 21
(2") of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 2 1 Bobbin case 2 Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the slit in the cover. CAUTION ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Check the table on - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 22
presser foot. 1 Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 23
of thread guide 3 Thread guide Note Models that are equipped with a Needle Threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. Tension of the Thread The tension of the - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 24
Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 2 1 2 1 1 Reverse 2 Surface 23 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 25
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 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 26
the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, foot controller. Sew 5 to 10 stitches in the reverse direction. Release the reverse sewing lever and start 7 sewing in the forward direction by pressing the foot controller. *Turn the stitch - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 27
SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its 2 new direction using the needle as a turning point for the fabric. To prepare the machine for the next seam, 4 pull about 10 cm (4") of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine. ■ Top-Stitching - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 28
the Shell Tuck Stitch. 1 Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter 2 than normal. Place the fabric under the presser foot so that 3 it will be sewn along the bias with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge. Sew at a slow speed - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 29
. 1 As you sew, stretch the elastic in front of and 2 behind the presser foot. Scallop 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 decorative edging - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 30
of the presser foot. This stitch works best with a seam allowance of approximately 6 mm (1/4") as this allows the right (zigzag) side of the stitch to overlock the operation. The Overlock Stitches are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 31
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. 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) Foot Automatic Buttonhole) Triple - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 32
the gimp thread onto the back end of 2 the buttonhole foot, bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot, insert them into the grooves, and then temporarily tie them there. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. 3 *Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread. Making - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 33
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to sew the front bar tack first. Line 3 the bar tack mark under the center of the presser foot and align it with the two lines on the presser foot. ■ Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 1 degrees - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 34
a large screwdriver in the + direction. 1 Stitch length dial 2 Buttonhole fine adjustment screw 3 Left side 4 In 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 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 35
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. If it hits, see step 1. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 5 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 36
. Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that 2 the lower thread lies on the underside of the material. Sew a single row (or many rows) of straight 3 stitches. Pull the lower threads to gather the material. 4 Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a drop feed - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 37
outside the 3 stitching. Monogramming and Embroidering Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width Foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch Any Any None ■ Preparing for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 38
to the down position so that the feed dogs are raised. CAUTION ● Keep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles. ■ Monogram Sew by moving the hoop slowly along the 1 lettering at a constant speed. Secure with a few straight stitches at the end 2 of the last letter. Memo ● You can make long - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 39
to 3 drops of oil at each point indicated by the arrows. Note ● Use only a bulb of the same type and rated 15 W. Replace the sewing light bulb. 4 1 2 3 1 Bulb 2 Loosen 3 Tighten Operate the machine at a fast speed for a 3 short time without thread installed. Be sure to wipe any excess oil off the - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 40
and 1 unplug the machine. Remove the extension table and open the 2 shuttle cover on the front of the free arm. Take the bobbin case out of the shuttle the needle plate by removing the 1 screws with a coin. Clean the upper part of the feed dogs and 2 shuttle race body with a brush. Note ● When - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 41
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are performing, to make sure you are using the machine correctly. If the problem persists, the following checklist may help improve the - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 42
MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE DOES NOT START Stitch . The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. Foot controller is not used correctly. Page 8 No Thread is tangled. No The bobbin winding shaft is slid toward the bobbin presser. Page 15 No Feed dogs are - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 43
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Repacking the Machine Keep the carton and packing materials for future use. You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired or wish to move the machine. If you do not pack it properly, or do not use the right packing material, the machine could be damaged. - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 44
12, 31 A Accessories 5 Adjusting Buttonholes 33 Appliqués 36 Arrowhead Stitch 11, 12, 13, 29 B Blind Hem Stitch 11, 12, 13, 27 Bobbin Threading 15, 20 Bobbin Winder 15 Bridging Stitch 11 Buttonhole 30, 31 Buttonhole Fine Adjustment 33 Buttonhole Sewing 30, 31 C Changing Sewing Direction - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 45
11, 12, 27 Stretch Overlock Stitch 11, 12, 13, 29 Stretch Stitching 13 T Tension of the Thread 22 Thread Tension 22 Threading Bobbin 15 Threading Needle 19 Topstitching 26 Tree Stitch 11 Triple Stretch Stitch 11, 12, 13, 25 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch 11, 12, 13, 30 Twin Needle Sewing 21 - Brother International XL 5500 | Users Manual - English - Page 46
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