Brother International XL 5500 Users Manual - English - Page 16

THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● 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 correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") Put the spool of thread on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin-winding tension disc. right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring slides into the slit. 1 Spring 2 Slit 2 1 While holding the end of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then, stop the machine. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and 5 continue winding the thread onto the bobbin by pressing the foot controller. 1 2 1 Bobbin-winding tension disc 2 Bobbin-winding shaft CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may tangle on the spool pin. Pass the end of the thread through the hole on 2 the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winding shaft 3 and slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the Note ● The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is full. After the machine stops, cut the thread, slide 6 the shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin. Note ● The needle bar does not move after the bobbin-winding shaft is slid to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it is normal to hear the sound of the clutch engaging when beginning to sew or turning the balance wheel. 15