Brother International XL 5500 Users Manual - English - Page 22

Drawing up the lower thread Raise the presser foot and the needle to their 1 highest positions. While lightly holding the end of the upper 2 thread, slowly turn the balance wheel to the front (counterclockwise) once by hand to lower, then raise the needle. The upper thread should have caught the 3 lower thread in a loop. Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread loop Pull out about 15 cm (6") of both threads and 4 put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. The upper thread should pass between the toes of the 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: X57521-001). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width dial is not set above "3" since this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injuries. ● When using the twin needle, make sure you use the zigzag presser foot only. ■ Attaching the Twin Needle Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle (see page 7). The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you. ■ Attaching the Extra Spool Pin Put the extra vertical spool pin in the hole on the top right-hand side of the machine. Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin. 1 1 Extra spool pin 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread 21