Brother 855-X06 operation manual Needle holder Needle threader lever

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE—————

8Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above the

•The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand.

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1Needle bar thread guide

9Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch).

•If your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle (see next section).

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1 5 cm (2 inch)

Note

●Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread.

●If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems.

Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader)

This feature is only available on certain models.

CAUTION

●The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used.

●Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader.

●The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

●If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to “Upper threading” on page 17.

1Follow steps 1 to 8 from “Upper threading” on page 17 before using the needle threader.

2Lower the presser foot lever.

3Make sure that the mark on the wheel points up as shown in the following illustration.

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1Mark on the wheel

4While lowering the needle threader lever, hook the thread onto the guide.

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1Needle holder

2Needle threader lever

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Contents Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Accessories Optional accessoriesKnowing Your Sewing Machine Part Name Part Code Americas OthersMain Parts Flat bed attachmentConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Using Your Sewing MachineConnecting plugs Main power and sewing light switch Foot controllerChecking the needle Replacing the needleChanging the presser foot Presser foot installation orientation ControlsPattern selection dial Stretch stitchingPatterns and stitch names Stitches Only available on certain modelsStitches Pattern Stitch Name Recommended0-3/16 Fixed Stitch length dial Stitch width dialWinding the bobbin Threading the MachineReverse sewing lever Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pin Turn on the machineInstall the bobbin wound with thread Lower threadingLower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Groove ProjectionUpper threading Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot lever GuideNeedle holder Needle threader lever Pull the thread through the needle Drawing up the lower thread Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower threadFor models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Replace the bobbin coverFABRIC, THREAD, and Needle Combinations Ball point needleTransparent nylon thread Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of NeedleStarting sewing Sewing BasicsPlease read before sewing Sewing thick fabrics Trial sewingChanging the sewing Direction Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing with a twin needle OptionAttaching the extra spool pin Select a stitchThread the left needle Thread the right needleThread tension Upper tension is too looseCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightBUILT-IN Stitches Straight stitchingZigzag stitching Blind hem stitchingFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press Sew at a slow speed Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normalElastic stitching Double action stitching FagotingJoining fabric Set the stitch width toStitch Overedge stitchingPattern Stitch Feather stitching Triple zigzag stretch stitchingDecorative stitching Stitch Name PatternSewing Buttonholes and Buttons Making a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonholeMaking a buttonhole Openbutton.the button plate and insertLower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly If the button does not fit in the button guide plateYou need to sew the front bar tack first Adjusting buttonholes Making a buttonhole on stretch fabricsFollow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole on Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fedSewing buttons At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitchesThen tie it with the bobbin thread Any Sewing DarningUsing Attachments and Applications When you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitchingZipper insertion Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong sideGathering DarningAppliqués Baste the cut design to the fabricOptional Accessories Using the blind stitch footWhen edge stitching Turn off the machine When sewing seams Turn off the machineMaintenance Precautions on storing the machineCleaning AppendixInstall the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it rightThread Breaks LowerThread is Tangled orStitches are Skipped Threader canNot be used Stitch isIndex NumericsEnglish