Brother 855-X06 operation manual Contents

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1.KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE .................................. 4

ACCESSORIES	4
Optional accessories	4
THE MAIN PARTS	5
Flat bed attachment	5
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE	6
Connecting plugs	6
Main power and sewing light switch	7
Foot controller	7
Checking the needle	7
Replacing the needle	7
Changing the presser foot	8
THE CONTROLS	9
Pattern selection dial	9
Stretch stitching	9
Patterns and stitch names	10
Stitch length dial	12
Stitch width dial	12
Reverse sewing lever	13
THREADING THE MACHINE	13
Winding the bobbin	13
Lower threading	15
Lower threading (for models equipped with a
quick-set bobbin)	16
Upper threading	17
Using the needle threader (for models equipped
with a needle threader)	19
Drawing up the lower thread	21
FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE
COMBINATIONS	22
2. SEWING BASICS	23
Please read before sewing	23
Starting sewing	23
Trial sewing	24
Changing the sewing direction	24
Sewing thick fabrics	24
Sewing thin fabrics	25
Sewing stretch fabrics	25
Stitching cylindrical pieces	25
Sewing with a twin needle (Option)	25
Thread tension	27

3. BUILT-IN STITCHES	28
Straight stitching	28
Zigzag stitching	28
Blind hem stitching	28
Shell tuck stitching	30
Elastic stitching	30
Double action stitching	31
Fagoting	31
Overedge stitching	32
Feather stitching	33
Triple zigzag stretch stitching	33
Decorative stitching	33
4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND
BUTTONS	34
Making a buttonhole
(1-step automatic buttonhole)	34
Adjusting buttonholes	36
Sewing buttons	37
5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND
APPLICATIONS	38
Zipper insertion	38
Gathering	39
Darning	39
Appliqués	39
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES	40
Using the blind stitch foot	40
6. APPENDIX	41
MAINTENANCE	41
Restrictions on oiling	41
Precautions on storing the machine	41
Cleaning	41
TROUBLESHOOTING	43
INDEX	46

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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 attachmentConnecting plugs Using Your Sewing MachineConnect 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 dialReverse sewing lever Threading the MachineWinding 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 NeedlePlease read before sewing Sewing BasicsStarting sewing Changing the sewing Direction Trial sewingSewing 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 Elastic stitching Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normalSew at a slow speed Double action stitching FagotingJoining fabric Set the stitch width toPattern Stitch Overedge stitchingStitch 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 insertYou need to sew the front bar tack first If the button does not fit in the button guide plateLower 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