Brother 885-S25/S27 operation manual Knowing Your Sewing Machine, Main Parts

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1KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

THE MAIN PARTS

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1 Bobbin winder (Page 16)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.

2Spool pin (Page 16, 21)

This holds the spool of thread.

3Thread guide (Page 16, 21)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.

4Thread take-up lever (Page 21)

5Hole for extra spool pin (Page 25)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the twin needle.

6Stitch width dial (Page 15) This controls the stitch width.

7Upper tension-control dial (Page 25)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

8Thread cutter (Page 28)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

9Needle threader (Page 22)

(This is only available on certain models.)

0Quick-set bobbin (Page 19)

(This is only available on certain models.)

AFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 10)

BPresser foot (Page 9)

CReverse sewing lever (Page 15)

You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction.

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DPattern selection dial (Page 11)

You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want.

EStitch length dial (Page 14) This controls the stitch length.

FButtonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 35)

GHandwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

HMain power and sewing light switch (Page 8)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.

IFoot controller jack / socket (Page 7)

Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply.

JPresser foot lever (Page 21)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

KFoot controller (Page 8)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.

Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051

Foot Controller: Model KD-1902

Parts Code: XC7359-021 (110/120V Area)

XC7438-221 (220/240V Area)

XC7456-221 (U.K.)

XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand)

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Contents Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Please Read These Instructions Before YOU USE the Machine UNPACKING/REPACKING InstructionsContents Appendix Main Parts Knowing Your Sewing MachineOptional Accessories AccessoriesConnecting Plugs Using Your Sewing MachineReplacing the Needle Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchFoot Controller Checking the NeedleTouches the stopper, and securely tighten Changing the Presser Foot1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a Free-arm StyleFlat Bed Attachment 1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left toPattern Selection Dial ControlsStitches Manual Patterns and Stitch NamesPattern Recommended Instruction Width3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stitches Selecting a Stretch Stitch Stretch StitchingStitch Width Dial Reverse Sewing LeverWinding the Bobbin Threading the MachineWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Follow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Upper Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Sewing with a Twin Needle Drawing up the Lower ThreadThread Tension Medium FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsFabric Type Thread Size of Needle SizeFixed 16-0 Please Read Before SewingStraight Stitching PatternZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchingStitch Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch3/16 Blind Hem StitchingShell Tuck Stitching Stitch4Sew at a slow speed Elastic StitchingElastic Stitch Stitch Double Action StitchingPatchworking Overedge StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Feather StitchingFixed 3/16 Decorative Stitching Stitch Pattern Making a ButtonholePattern Adjusting Buttonholes Other Sewing ButtonsZipper Insertion Using Attachments and ApplicationsStitch Any GatheringDarning FootZigzag Stitch Any AppliquésMonogramming Embroidering Stitch WidthKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Using the Walking Foot Optional AccessoriesStitch Plate Using the Quilting Foot16-3/32 Using the 1/4-inch Quilting FootQuickly Stitch Together a Quilt Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw MaintenanceCleaning Changing the Light Bulb0Install the needle plate cover Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference TroubleshootingFabric is LowerOr breaks Thread tenPitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a highNumerics IndexEnglish