Brother 855-X06 Appendix, Maintenance, Restrictions on oiling, Precautions on storing the machine

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APPENDIX ——————

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MAINTENANCE

Restrictions on oiling

In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.

This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.

If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Precautions on storing the machine

Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation.

•Exposed to extremely high temperatures

•Exposed to extremely low temperatures

•Exposed to extreme temperature changes

•Exposed to high humidity or steam

•Near a flame, heater or air conditioner

•Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight

•Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments

Note

●In order to extend the life of this machine, periodically turn it on and use it.

Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency.

Cleaning

CAUTION

●Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it, otherwise you risk getting an electric shock or being injured.

1Turn off the machine and unplug it.

2Raise the needle and the presser foot.

3Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle.

4Using the oval screwdriver, remove the two screws. Lift up the needle plate as shown in the illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove it.

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1Use the oval screwdriver

5Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out to the left.

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Contents Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Knowing Your Sewing Machine AccessoriesOptional accessories Part Name Part Code Americas OthersMain Parts Flat bed attachmentUsing Your Sewing Machine Connecting plugsConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Checking the needle Main power and sewing light switchFoot controller Replacing the needleChanging the presser foot Pattern selection dial Presser foot installation orientationControls Stretch stitchingStitches Patterns and stitch namesStitches Only available on certain models 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 For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Drawing up the lower threadPull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread Replace the bobbin coverTransparent nylon thread FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsBall point needle Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of NeedleSewing Basics Please read before sewingStarting sewing Trial sewing Changing the sewing DirectionSewing thick fabrics Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing with a twin needle OptionThread the left needle Attaching the extra spool pinSelect a stitch Thread the right needleCorrect tension Thread tensionUpper tension is too loose Upper tension is too tightZigzag stitching BUILT-IN StitchesStraight 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 Joining fabric Double action stitchingFagoting Set the stitch width toOveredge stitching Pattern StitchStitch Decorative stitching Feather stitchingTriple zigzag stretch stitching Stitch Name PatternMaking a buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes and ButtonsMaking a buttonhole 1-step automatic 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 Follow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole on Adjusting buttonholesMaking a buttonhole on stretch fabrics Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fedThen tie it with the bobbin thread Sewing buttonsAt a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches Any Sewing DarningZipper insertion Using Attachments and ApplicationsWhen you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitching Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong sideAppliqués GatheringDarning Baste the cut design to the fabricWhen edge stitching Turn off the machine Optional AccessoriesUsing the blind stitch foot When sewing seams Turn off the machineCleaning MaintenancePrecautions on storing the machine AppendixInstall the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it rightThread is Thread BreaksLower Tangled orNot be used Stitches are SkippedThreader can Stitch isIndex NumericsEnglish