Brother XL-5500 User Manual

Operation Manual

Brother XL-5500 Specifications

General

Stitch Width	5 mm
Needle Threader	Yes
Maximum Stitch Length	4 mm
Free Arm	Yes
Bobbin Type	Drop-in
Buttonhole Styles	1
Dimensions	12.2"

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH

IMPORTANT (in the United Kingdom)

IMPORTANT (in the other countries)

PRINCIPAL PARTS

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Connecting Plugs

Foot Controller

How to use the foot controller for speed and operation control.

Main Power/Sewing Light Switch

Inserting the Needle

THE CONTROLS

Pattern Selection Dial

THREADING THE MACHINE

Winding the Bobbin

Detailed steps for winding thread onto the bobbin correctly.

Lower Threading

Guide for properly threading the lower bobbin case.

Upper Threading

Procedure for threading the upper thread through the machine.

USING THE NEEDLE THREADER

Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN

DRAWING UP THE LOWER THREAD

Sewing with a Twin Needle

TENSION OF THE THREAD

Correct Tension

Explanation of correct thread tension and its importance for stitches.

CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS

PLEASE READ BEFORE SEWING

Straight Stitching

Zigzag Stitching

Blind Hem Stitching

MAKING A BUTTONHOLE (1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE)

Making a Buttonhole (4-Step Buttonhole)

Step-by-step guide for creating a 4-step automatic buttonhole.

ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLES

Sewing Buttons

ZIPPER INSERTION

MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING

MAINTENANCE

Changing the Light Bulb

Oiling

Instructions for oiling the sewing machine's internal parts.

Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the shuttle hook, race, and feed dogs.

PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST