Brother 855-X06 operation manual Sewing Basics, Please read before sewing, Starting sewing

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SEWING BASICS——————

2SEWING BASICS

Please read before sewing

CAUTION

●To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts.

●Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured.

●Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured.

●Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing. The needle may break and you may be injured.

●Always use the correct presser foot. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may be injured.

●When you turn the handwheel by hand, always turn it toward you (counterclockwise). Turning it the other way may cause the thread to tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you may be injured.

●Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot, otherwise the presser foot may be damaged.

Starting sewing

1Turn on the machine.

2Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up.

3Turn the pattern selection dial to select a stitch (see page 9 - 12).

4Change the presser foot (see page 8).

5Raise the presser foot lever.

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1Presser foot lever

6Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.

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15 cm (2 inches)

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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 attachmentUsing Your Sewing Machine Connecting plugsConnect the foot controller plug to the machine 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 dialThreading the Machine Reverse sewing leverWinding the bobbin 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 NeedleSewing Basics Please read before sewingStarting sewing Trial sewing Changing the sewing DirectionSewing thick fabrics 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 Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal Elastic stitchingSew at a slow speed Double action stitching FagotingJoining fabric Set the stitch width toOveredge stitching Pattern StitchStitch 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 insertIf 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 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