Brother X5 Manual

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1 X59369-2512 X59370-051
7 XA3442-151
9 130920-051 3 X59375-051
4 129583-0015 X57521-001
6 X52800-1508 X55467-051
ACCESSORIES
aButtonhole foot (1 pc.)
bZipper foot (1 pc.)
cButton sewing Foot (1 pc.)
dNeedle set (regular single needle No. 14) (3 pcs.)
eTwin needle (1 pc.)
fBobbins (3 pcs.)
gDarning plate (1 pc.)
hScrewdriver (1 pc.)
iExtra spool pin (1 pc.)
Parts code for zigzag presser foot: 138135-051
Foot controller: X57319-051 (110/120V Area)
XA6422-021 (220/240V Area)
XA6412-021 (U.K.)
XA6414-021...

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OPERATING YOUR SEWING 
MACHINE
Connecting Plugs
1. Insert the foot controller plug, located between the foot
controller and the power supply plug on the cord, into the
jack on the machine.
2. Insert the power supply plug into an electrical outlet.
CAUTION:
1. When changing the light bulb or when the sewing machine is
not in use, the power supply plug must be disconnected from
the wall socket to avoid electrical hazards.
2. For U.S.A. only
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the...

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Main Power and Sewing Light Switches
This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. (See
fig. A.)
aTurn on (toward the “I” mark)
bTurn off (toward the “O” mark)
Foot Controller
When the foot controller is depressed lightly, the machine will
run at a low speed. When the pressure on the foot controller is
increased, the machine’s speed will increase. When pressure on
the foot controller is released, the machine will stop. (See fig. B.)
NOTE:
1. Be sure that nothing is placed on the...

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Inserting the Needle
Turn power switch to “O”.
1. Remove the power supply plug from the electrical outlet.
2. Raise the needle bar to its highest position.
3. Lower the presser foot.
4. If a needle is already installed, remove the needle by
loosening the needle clamp with a coin and pulling the
needle down.
5. With the flat side toward the back, insert the new needle as far
as possible up against the needle stopper.
6. Tighten the needle clamp.
aCoin
Checking the Needle
1. The sewing needle must...

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Changing the Presser Foot
It may be necessary to change the presser foot according to your
sewing needs.
SNAP-ON TYPE
Turn power switch to “O”.
1. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the balance
wheel toward you (counterclockwise), and raise the presser
foot lever.
2. Release the foot by raising the lever located at the back of the
presser foot holder assembly.
3. Place a different presser foot on the needle plate so that the
bar on the presser foot is in line with the slot on the...

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Converting to Free-Arm Style
Free-Arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to-
reach areas on garments. To change your machine to the free-arm
style, lift up on the extension table and pull it out.
aLift the bottom of the extension table up toward you.
bPull the extension table out to remove it.
aExtension table
Steadying the Machine
When the sewing machine is placed on an uneven surface, turn
the rubber cushion on the front right-hand side of the base plate
to adjust its height until the...

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VARIOUS CONTROLS
Pattern Selection Dial
To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either
direction. Stitch widths and lengths are shown on the following
page.
aPattern selection dial
DESCRIPTIF DES DIFFERENTES 
COMMANDES
Sélecteur de modèle de point
Pour sélectionner un modèle de point, tourner le sélecteur de
modèle dans l’un ou l’autre sens. Sur la page suivante, vous
trouverez une liste avec les longueurs et les largeurs de points en
fonction...

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PATTERNS AND STITCH NAMES
PATTERN  STITCH NAMEPAGE IN 
INSTRUCTIONS
1(a-b-c-d) 4-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 30
2 ZIGZAG STITCH 26
3 ZIGZAG STITCH 26
4 ZIGZAG STITCH 26
5 ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH 26
6-10 STRAIGHT STITCH 24
11 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left needle position) 24
12 STRETCH BLIND STITCH 27
13 SHELL TUCK STITCH 29
14 ELASTIC STITCH 28
MOTIFS ET NOMS DES POINTS
MODÈLENOM DU POINTPAGE DU
MANUEL
1(a-b-c-d) BOUTONNIÈRE AUTOMATIQUE EN 4 TEMPS 30
2 POINT ZIGZAG 26
3 POINT ZIGZAG 26
4 POINT ZIGZAG 26
5 POINT...

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PADRÕES E NOMES DOS PONTOS
PONTODESIGNAÇÃO DO PONTOINSTRUÇÕES
NA PÁGINA
1(a-b-c-d) CASEADO AUTOMÁTICO EM 4 FASES 30
2 PONTO ZIGUEZAGUE 26
3 PONTO ZIGUEZAGUE 26
4 PONTO ZIGUEZAGUE 26
5 PONTO ZIGUEZAGUE (CHEIO) 26
6-10 PONTO A RETO 24
11 PONTO RETO (agulha à esquerda) 24
12 PONTO INVISÍVEL ELÁSTICO 27
13 PONTO CONCHA (PREGAS, BAINHAS) 29
14 PONTO ELÁSTICO (TRÊS PONTINHOS) 28
DIBUJO Y NOMBRE DE LOS PUNTOS
PUNTADANOMBREPÁGINA DEL
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1(a-b-c-d) OJAL AUTOMÁTICO DE 4 PASOS 30
2 PUNTADA ZIGZAG 26
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Reverse Sewing Lever
To sew in reverse, press down the reverse sewing lever as far as
possible and hold it in that position while lightly stepping on the
foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever.
Reverse sewing is used for locking and reinforcing seams.
THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the Bobbin
1. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin and pass the thread
around the bobbin winding tension disc.
aBobbin winding tension disc
bBobbin winding
2. Pass the end of the thread...