Brother International XL 5500 Users Manual - English - Page 17

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Lower Threading CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound 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 11.5 mm (7/16") CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to work, you could be injured. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning 1 the balance wheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Open the shuttle cover behind the extension 2 table on the front of the machine and pull the bobbin case out of the shuttle race by pulling the latch toward you. 1 2 1 Bobbin case latch 2 Bobbin case finger 16