Brother XL5050 Bedienungsanleitung

English885-448XC6752-021Printed in ChinaXL5050us_coverOperation ManualXC6752-021 XL5050 (NA03J061) Bk

93Put a different presser foot on the needle plate so that the bar on the presser foot is in line with the slot on the shank. 4Lower the presser foot

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————10THE CONTROLSPattern Selection DialTo choose a stitch, simply turn the pat

11Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 21 Stitches (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole)Pattern Stitch NameRecommended Width[mm (inch)]Recommended Len

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————12 17 Stitches (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole)Pattern Stitch NameRecommended

13 17 Stitches (4-Step Buttonhole)Pattern Stitch NameRecommended Width[mm (inch)]Recommended Length[mm (inch)]Page in Instructions14-STEP BUTTONHOLE5

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————14Stitch Length DialDepending on the selected stitch, you may need to adjus

15THREADING THE MACHINEWinding the Bobbin1Put the spool of thread on the spool pin and pass the thread around the bobbin-winding tension disc.1 Bobbin

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————16Lower Threading1Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the b

173Unwind about 10 cm (4") of thread from a full bobbin and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. (See fig. A-1.) Pull the trailing thread into

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————18Upper Threading1 Spool pin2 Thread guide3 Tension discs4 Thread take-up l

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be taken:Read all instructions

196Bring the thread down and pass it behind the thread guide.1 Thread guide7Thread the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm (2") of

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————205While lightly holding the thread, turn the needle threader lever toward

21Drawing up the lower thread1Raise the presser foot and the needle to their highest positions.2While lightly holding the end of the upper thread, slo

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————22 Twin Needle ThreadingYou should thread each needle separately.1Threadin

23Correct tensionCorrect tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.1 Reverse2 Surf

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————24CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONSNote● Select the

25Please Read Before SewingStraight Stitching Starting Sewing1Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch.

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————262Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its new direction using th

27 SATIN STITCHSetting the Zigzag Stitch length in the “ ” range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). The satin stitch can be used for maki

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————28Elastic StitchingYou can use the Elastic Stitch for mending, sewing elast

———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————2FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYIf this machine is fitted with a thr

29Overedge StitchingYou can use these stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches are also useful for sewi

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————30Triple Zigzag Stretch StitchingThis stitch can be used wherever a Zigzag

315Lower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly.6While gently holding the upper thread, start the machine.7The bar tacks of the buttonhole are

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————323You need to sew the front bar tack first. Line the bar tack mark under t

33Adjusting Buttonholes If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is not the same, you can make the following adjustments.1Set the stitch le

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————343Place the darning plate on the needle plate. (On a machine equipped with

355Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the top on both sides. The needle should be positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results. 6T

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————36AppliquésYou can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabri

376Pull the lower thread up through the work at the starting position by turning the balance wheel, and then make a few holding stitches.7Grip the hoo

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————38MAINTENANCEChanging the Light Bulb1Remove the power supply plug from the

3CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...1CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWE

39Cleaning Removing the Shuttle Hook1Raise the needle to its highest position and unplug the machine.2Remove the extension table and open the shuttle

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————40Performance ChecklistWhenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first

41No No No NoNoNoNoNo NoNo NoNoNoFABRIC DOESNOT FEEDPROPERLYMACHINE ISNOISY OR SLOWNoNEEDLEBREAKSMACHINE DOESNOT STARTPower supplyplug is removedfrom

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————42Repacking the MachineKeep the carton and packing materials for future use

43INDEXNumerics1-Step Automatic Buttonhole ... 4, 5, 11, 12, 304-Step Buttonhole ... 5, 13,

———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————44Sewing Light Switch ... 2, 7Sewing

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————4PRINCIPAL PARTS1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15)This winds the thread on

5ACCESSORIES1 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 need

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————6USING YOUR SEWING MACHINEConnecting Plugs1Connect the power cord plug to t

7Note● 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.●

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————82Raise the needle bar to its highest position.3Lower the presser foot.4If