Operation Manual
XL5000us.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be taken: Read all instructions before use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using it and before cleaning it. 2. Always unplug the machine before you change the light bulb.
XL5000us.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT (in the United Kingdom) Main supply (AC 230/240V, 50Hz) DO NOT cut off the main plug from the equipment.
XL5000us.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 1 CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH .............................2 CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 3 PRINCIPAL PARTS ....................................................................................................
XL5000us.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 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.
XL5000us.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM ACCESSORIES 1 2 X59370-021 XA4911-151 X59369-321 (For 1 Step Automatic Buttonhole) 3 X59375-121 (For 4 Step Buttonhole) 4 129583-001 7 X55467-021 5 X57521-001 8 130920-021 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 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.
XL5000us.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 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.
XL5000us.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM Foot Controller Note ● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet. ● When servicing the machine, removing covers or changing bulbs, the machine must be unplugged. (For U.S.A. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
XL5000us.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Raise the needle bar to its highest position. 3 Lower the presser foot. Checking the Needle 1 and sharp for smooth sewing. The sewing needle must always be straight 4 loosening the needle clamp with a If a needle is already installed, remove it by screwdriver and pulling the needle down. 2 side of the needle on a flat surface as shown.
XL5000us.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 3 so that the bar on the presser foot is in line Put a different presser foot on the needle plate with the slot on 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.
XL5000us.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial Note To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. Stitch widths and lengths are shown on the following page. ● Since the pattern selection dial is not continuous, it cannot be turned directly from the last stitch to the first one or from the first stitch to the last one.
XL5000us.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches ■ 21 Stitches Pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Stitch Name Recommended Width [mm (inch)] Recommended Length [mm (inch)] Page in Instructions 1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 3-5 (1/8-3/16) -1.
XL5000us.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ 17 Stitches Pattern 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Stitch Name Recommended Width [mm (inch)] Recommended Length [mm (inch)] Page in Instructions 1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 3-5 (1/8-3/16) -1.
XL5000us.book 5 Page 13 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 SHELL TUCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) -3 (1/64-1/8) 27 ELASTIC STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) -2.5 (1/64-3/32) 28 DOUBLE ACTION STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) -3 (1/64-1/8) 29 BLIND HEM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) -2 (1/64-1/16) 27 TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 30 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 25 ARROWHEAD STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Fixed 2.
XL5000us.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— If different types of fabric or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape, turn the dial toward either “+” or “-” to adjust the stitch. – SS + 1 2 3 • • • • 4 3 Reverse Sewing Lever You can use reverse sewing for backtacking and reinforcing seams.
XL5000us.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM THREADING THE MACHINE right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring slides into the slit. 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.
XL5000us.book Page 16 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— CAUTION Lower Threading ● 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. CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.
XL5000us.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 3 bobbin and insert the bobbin into the bobbin Unwind about 10 cm (4") of thread from a full 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 A-2 CAUTION ● To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, be sure to turn off the machine before servicing it. In addition, be sure to close the shuttle cover.
XL5000us.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Upper Threading 1 2 4 3 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take-up lever 4 tension discs. While holding the thread, pull it between the CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly, otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle. Set the main power switch to “O”.
XL5000us.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 6 thread guide. Bring the thread down and pass it behind the 2 (counterclockwise) until the bottom of the Turn the balance wheel toward you needle holder aligns with the bottom of the needle-threading-hook holder. 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 4 Needle holder Needle threader lever Hook holder Align 1 Thread guide 7 out about 5 cm (2") of thread.
XL5000us.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the While lightly holding the thread, turn the machine (toward you). The hook will pull the thread through the needle.
XL_01.fm Page 21 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 2:01 PM Drawing up the lower thread 1 highest positions. Raise the presser foot and the needle to their 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.
XL5000us.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. 1 Threading the Right Needle Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle. See page 18 for more details.
XL5000us.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.
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XL5000us.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM Please Read Before Sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured.
XL5000us.book Page 26 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 2 new direction using the needle as a turning Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its point for the fabric. 4 pull about 10 cm (4") of thread through the To prepare the machine for the next seam, toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine.
XL5000us.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 5 blind hem stitch as shown in fig. D. When the fabric is unfolded you will have a Blind Hem Stitching A Stitch Name B 2 1 Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] 1 Blind Hem Stitch -2 (1/64-1/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Stretch Blind Hem Stitch -1.5 (1/64-1/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 2 C You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing.
XL5000us.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Elastic Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Elastic Stitch Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -2.5 (1/64-3/32) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained below. Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic Stitch.
XL5000us.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 2 the seamline (or arrowhead point) is Put the fabric under the presser foot so that Double Action Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -3 (1/64-1/8) Double Action Stitch approximately 3 mm (1/8") to the left of the center of the presser foot.
XL5000us.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] -1.
XL5000us.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 5 slightly. Lower the buttonhole lever and push it back 4 gimp thread to remove any slack, and then Once sewing is completed, gently pull the trim off the excess. PUS H PUS H H PUS 6 the machine. While gently holding the upper thread, start 7 the order shown. The bar tacks of the buttonhole are sewn in Making a Buttonhole (4-Step Buttonhole) 3 2 4 Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Foot -1.
XL5000us.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 3 the bar tack mark under the center of the You need to sew the front bar tack first. Line presser foot and align it with the two lines on the presser foot. ■ Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole 1 degrees counterclockwise and sew straight To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 stitches to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole.
XL5000us.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM • This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same. Adjusting Buttonholes 2 If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is not the same, you can make the following adjustments. 1 3 1 buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric to Set the stitch length dial to " " and sew the observe how the material is fed.
XL_01.fm Page 34 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 1:06 PM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 4 and make sure that the needle enters the holes Put a button between the foot and the fabric Zipper Insertion without hitting the button. If it hits, see step 1. Stitch Name Pattern Straight Stitch 5 At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] 2.
XL5000us.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 5 top on both sides. The needle should be Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the Darning positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Straight Stitch Any 1 (On a machine equipped with a drop feed Place the darning plate on the needle plate. lever, lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to the up position.
XL5000us.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Zigzag Stitch Monogramming and Embroidering Stitch Length Stitch Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -2 (1/64-1/16) Any You can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration. Baste the cutout to the fabric at the desired 1 location.
XL5000us.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM Note ● After sewing without feeding, prepare for the next seam by returning the drop feed lever to the down position so that the feed dogs are raised. CAUTION ● Keep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles. ■ Monogram Memo ● You can make long stitches by moving the embroidery hoop rapidly and short stitches by moving it slowly. 3 of the design.
XL5000us.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb 5 Reattach the face plate and fasten the screw. 1 outlet. Remove the power supply plug from the 2 Loosen the face plate screw. Oiling 1 outlet. Remove the power supply plug from the 2 and then put 2 to 3 drops of oil at each point Remove the needle plate and the face plate, indicated by the arrows. 3 shown below.
XL5000us.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM ■ Cleaning the Shuttle Race Cleaning 1 the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body Remove any accumulated lint and thread from ■ Removing the Shuttle Hook with a brush. Raise the needle to its highest position and 1 unplug the machine. 2 shuttle cover on the front of the free arm. Remove the extension table and open the 3 by opening and pulling the latch. Take the bobbin case out of the shuttle race 4 ring to remove it.
XL5000us.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 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 operation. If you still have difficulties, contact your nearest service center.
XL5000us.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY NEEDLE BREAKS MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE DOES NOT START Stitch length dial is set at no feeding. Needle is not correctly inserted. Lint is clinging to the bottom of the needle plate. Power supply plug is removed from outlet. Page 13 No The combination of needle size/ thread size/fabric is incorrect. Page 24 No Inferior needle is used. Page 8 No Page 8 No Inferior needle is used.
XL5000us.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM 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. Please follow the diagram below for repacking.
XL5000us.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM INDEX Numerics G 1-Step Automatic Buttonhole ................. 4, 5, 11, 12, 30 4-Step Buttonhole ............................................. 5, 12, 31 Gathering ......................................................................35 A H Hole for Extra Spool Pin ................................................21 Accessories .....................................................................5 Adjusting Buttonholes .......................
XL5000us.book Page 44 Tuesday, October 28, 2003 11:01 AM ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— S Satin Stitch ....................................................................26 Scallop Stitch .................................................. 11, 12, 28 Sewing Buttons .............................................................33 Sewing Light Bulb Replacement ....................................38 Sewing Light Switch ...................................................
English 885-458 XC7363-121 Printed in China
