Brother 855-X06 Thread Breaks, Lower, Thread is, Tangled or, Tension is Incorrect, Fabric is

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Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

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The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

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The area around the hole in the needle

Replace the needle plate.

 

 

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

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The upper

plate or the presser foot is scratched.

 

authorized service center.

 

 

thread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

breaks.

The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr

Replace the bobbin case.

 

 

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

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on it.

 

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used a bobbin that has been

Use a bobbin that has been designed for

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designed for this machine.

this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not wound the bobbin thread

Wind the bobbin thread properly.

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properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bobbin is scratched or does not turn

Replace the bobbin.

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The lower

smoothly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thread is

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and clean

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tangled or

 

the race.

 

breaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used a bobbin that has been

Use a bobbin that has been designed for

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designed for this machine.

this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

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You have not threaded the upper thread

Correct the upper threading.

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properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not wound the bobbin thread

Wind the bobbin thread properly.

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properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the right

Choose a thread and needle that are

 

 

 

combination of thread and needle for the

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The thread

appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

fabric you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

tension is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

incorrect.

You have not attached the presser foot

Attach the presser foot holder properly.

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holder properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper thread.

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You have not used a bobbin that has been

Use a bobbin that has been designed

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designed for this machine.

for this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

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You have not threaded the upper thread

Thread the upper thread and wind the

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properly or fitted the bobbin properly.

bobbin thread properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not fitted the spool properly.

Fit the spool properly.

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You have not used the right

Choose a thread and needle that are

 

 

 

combination of fabric, thread and

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appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

 

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fabric is

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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wrinkled.

 

 

 

 

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the fabric is

Sew with stabilizer material under the

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not being fed correctly.

fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch is

Shorten the stitch length.

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too coarse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The presser foot you are using is not

Attach the presser foot that is correct

 

 

 

appropriate for the type of stitch that you

for the type of stitch that you want to

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want to sew.

sew.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Optional accessories AccessoriesKnowing Your Sewing Machine Part Name Part Code Americas OthersFlat bed attachment Main PartsUsing Your Sewing Machine Connecting plugsConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Foot controller Main power and sewing light switchChecking the needle Replacing the needleChanging the presser foot Controls Presser foot installation orientationPattern selection dial Stretch stitchingStitches Only available on certain models Patterns and stitch namesStitches Pattern Stitch Name Recommended0-3/16 Fixed Stitch width dial Stitch length dialThreading the Machine Reverse sewing leverWinding the bobbin Turn on the machine Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pinLower threading Install the bobbin wound with threadGroove Projection Lower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbinUpper threading Guide Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot leverNeedle holder Needle threader lever Pull the thread through the needle Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Replace the bobbin coverBall point needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsTransparent nylon thread Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of NeedleSewing Basics Please read before sewingStarting sewing Trial sewing Changing the sewing DirectionSewing thick fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing with a twin needle OptionSelect a stitch Attaching the extra spool pinThread the left needle Thread the right needleUpper tension is too loose Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightStraight stitching BUILT-IN StitchesZigzag 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 Fagoting Double action stitchingJoining fabric Set the stitch width toOveredge stitching Pattern StitchStitch Triple zigzag stretch stitching Feather stitchingDecorative stitching Stitch Name PatternMaking a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes and ButtonsMaking 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 Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics Adjusting buttonholesFollow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole on Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fedAt a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches Sewing buttonsThen tie it with the bobbin thread Any Sewing DarningWhen you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitching Using Attachments and ApplicationsZipper insertion Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong sideDarning GatheringAppliqués Baste the cut design to the fabricUsing the blind stitch foot Optional AccessoriesWhen edge stitching Turn off the machine When sewing seams Turn off the machinePrecautions on storing the machine MaintenanceCleaning AppendixInstall the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Symptom Possible cause How to put it right TroubleshootingLower Thread BreaksThread is Tangled orThreader can Stitches are SkippedNot be used Stitch isNumerics IndexEnglish
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