Brother X26, X08, X16, 885-X28, 885-X18 For a longer service life, For repair or adjustment

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•Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

•Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area.

•Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

•Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.

6 This machine is not a toy:

•Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

•The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of.

Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.

•Do not use outdoors.

7 For a longer service life:

•When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

•Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

•Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

8 For repair or adjustment:

•If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.

•In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the

troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended

for household use.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

•In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the

mark, rating as marked on plug.

•Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

•If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.

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Contents Manual de instrucciones Important Safety Instructions For repair or adjustment For a longer service lifeContents Part Name Part Code Americas Others AccessoriesOptional accessories Knowing Your Sewing MachineFlat bed attachment Main PartsUsing Your Sewing Machine Connecting plugsConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Replacing the needle Main power and sewing light switchFoot controller Checking the needleChanging the presser foot Stretch stitching Presser foot installation orientationControls Pattern selection dialPatterns and stitch names Stitches Only available on certain modelsStitches Arrowhead Stitch Stitch width dial Stitch length dialThreading the Machine Reverse sewing leverWinding the bobbin Turn on the machine Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pinLower threading Install the bobbin wound with threadPush closed Lower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbinUpper threading Guide Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot leverPutneedle.the thread behind the guide above Pull the thread through the needle Replace the bobbin cover Drawing up the lower threadPull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread For models equipped with a quick-set bobbinFabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsBall point needle Transparent nylon threadSewing Basics Please read before sewingStarting sewing Trial sewing Changing the sewing DirectionSewing thick fabrics Sewing with a twin needle Option Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Stitching cylindrical piecesThread the right needle Attaching the extra spool pinSelect a stitch Thread the left needleUpper tension is too tight Thread tensionUpper tension is too loose Correct tensionBlind hem stitching BUILT-IN StitchesStraight stitching Zigzag stitchingFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal Elastic stitchingSew at a slow speed Set the stitch width to Double action stitchingFagoting Joining fabricOveredge stitching Pattern StitchStitch Fixed Stitch Name Pattern Feather stitchingTriple zigzag stretch stitching Decorative stitchingOpenbutton.the button plate and insert Sewing Buttonholes and ButtonsMaking a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonhole Making a buttonholeIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate You need to sew the front bar tack firstLower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fed Adjusting buttonholesMaking a buttonhole on stretch fabrics Follow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole onWidth Foot Other Name Sewing buttonsAt a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches Then tie it with the bobbin threadPrepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong side Using Attachments and ApplicationsWhen you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitching Zipper insertionBaste the cut design to the fabric GatheringDarning AppliquésStitch Optional AccessoriesUsing the walking foot Stitch Pattern Stitch Length Width NameFollow the steps 1 to 3 on Using the quilting guideUsing the quilting foot Walking foot Presser foot holderStitch 16-3/32 Using the 1/4-inch quilting footUsing the narrow hemmer foot Stitching the top of a quiltNeedle Mm 1/8 inch Using the blind stitch foot When edge stitching Turn off the machineWhen sewing seams Turn off the machine Appendix MaintenancePrecautions on storing the machine CleaningDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Install the needle plate, and then tighten the screwsSymptom Possible cause How to put it right TroubleshootingTangled or Thread BreaksLower Thread isStitch is Stitches are SkippedThreader can Not be usedNumerics IndexInstrucciones DE Seguridad Importantes Para reparaciones o ajustes No la utilice en el exteriorConozca SU Máquina DE ContenidoNombre de la pieza Código de la pieza América Otros Conozca SU Máquina DE CoserAccesorios Accesorios opcionalesUnidad de cama plana Componentes PrincipalesUSO DE LA Máquina DE Coser Conexión de enchufesDurante tormentas eléctricas Cambio de la aguja Interruptor de la alimentación y de luz de cosidoPedal Comprobación de la agujaCambio del pie prensatela Suba la palanca del pie prensatelaSoltar el pie prensatela Orientación para la colocación del pie prensatela ControlesSelector de puntadas Costura elásticaPuntadas Dibujos y nombres de las puntadasPuntadas Disponible únicamente en determinados modelos Dibujo Anchura Longitud Página deDibujo Nombre de la puntada Anchura Longitud Página de Control de anchura de puntada Control de longitud de puntadaEnhebrado DE LA Máquina Pulsador de retrocesoDevanado de la bobina Encienda la máquina Enhebrado del hilo inferior Recorte el hilo sobrante de la bobinaColoque la bobina devanada con hilo Sujeción de la pista y empuje para cerrar Enhebrado del hilo superior Apague la máquina Suba la palanca del pie prensatela Por la ranura de la guía del hiloTirede hilo.del portacarrete y coloque un carrete Coloque el hilo detrás de la guía por encima de la aguja Parte delantera de la máquina hacia Procedimiento para tirar del hilo inferior Para los modelos equipados con una bobina rápidaVuelva a colocar la tapa de la bobina Hilo Combinaciones DE TELA, Hilo Y AgujaAguja de punta redonda Hilo de nylon transparenteFunciones DE Costura Básicas Lea lo siguiente antes de utilizar la máquinaComienzo de la costura Costura de prueba Cambio de la dirección de CosturaCostura en telas gruesas Costura con aguja gemela opción Costura en telas finasCostura en telas elásticas Costura de piezas cilíndricasEnhebre la aguja derecha Colocación del portacarrete adicionalEnhebrado de agujas gemelas Enhebre la aguja izquierdaEl hilo superior está demasiado tenso Tensión del hiloEl hilo superior está demasiado flojo Tensión adecuadaCostura invisible para dobladillo Puntadas DE Costura IncorporadasCostura recta Costura en zig-zagDé la vuelta a la falda o los pantalones 64-3/32 3/16 Cosa a una velocidad bajaZurcido Tela del revés Tela del derechoAjuste la anchura de puntada a Costura de doble acciónVainica Unión de trozos de telaCostura de sobreorilla Nombre de la Dibujo Puntada Costura de plumasCostura elástica en zig-zag triple Costura decorativaDibujo la puntada Costura DE Ojales Y BotonesRealización de un ojal ojal automático de 1 paso Abrabotón.la placa para botones e inserte elSuba la palanca para ojales a su posición original Si el botón no cabe en la placa de la guía del botónBaje la palanca para ojales y empújela hacia atrás un poco Las tachuelas del ojal se cosen en el orden que se muestraRealización de un ojal en telas elásticas Ajuste de ojalesPara Zurcir Costura de botonesAnúdelo al hilo de la bobina OtroNombre Longitud Anchura USO DE Accesorios Y AplicacionesCostura de cremalleras Apague la máquina Coloque el pie para cremallerasHilvane el diseño de corte a la tela FruncidosZurcido AplicacionesNombre Dibujo Longitud de la Anchura Accesorios OpcionalesUtilización del pie móvil Apague la máquina Suba la aguja y el pie prensatelaAjuste el selector de puntadas en la puntada recta Utilización de la guía de acolchadosUtilización del pie para acolchados Siga los pasos del 1 al 3 en la páginaUtilización del pie para acolchados de 1/4 pulgadas Utilización del pie para dobladillos estrechosCómo conseguir un margen de costura preciso Aguja Mm 1/8 pulg Puntada recta Cualquiera Utilización del pie para puntada invisibleAjuste el selector de puntadas en la puntada de zig-zag Nombre de la Longitud de Anchura de DibujoPrecauciones para el almacenamiento de la máquina AnexoMantenimiento Restricciones para el engraseCoja la caja de la bobina y tire de ella hacia la izquierda Síntoma Causa posible Solución Página Solución DE ProblemasInferior está El hiloSuperior se Superior se RompeAnexo Síntoma Causa posible Solución Página Bobina rápida Botones ÍndicePage Page English
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