Brother 855-X06 Stitches are Skipped, Threader can, Not be used, Stitch is, Not sewn, Correctly

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Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

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The fabric is

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper thread.

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wrinkled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the upper thread

Correct the upper threading.

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properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used the right combination of

Choose a thread and needle that are

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fabric, thread and needle.

appropriate for the type of fabric.

Stitches are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

skipped.

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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Dust has accumulated under the needle

Remove the needle plate and clean the

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plate or in the bobbin case.

plate and the bobbin case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raise the needle by turning the

 

The needle

The needle has not been raised to the

handwheel toward you

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correct position.

(counterclockwise) so that the mark on

threader can

 

 

the wheel points up.

 

not be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not inserted the needle properly.

Insert the needle properly.

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The presser foot that you are using is not

Attach the presser foot that is correct

 

 

for the type of stitch that you want to

 

correct for the type of stitch.

 

sew.

 

The stitch is

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper thread.

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not sewn

correctly.

 

 

 

 

Remove the tangled thread. If the

 

 

 

 

 

The thread is tangled.

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

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clean the bobbin case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The stitch is too fine.

Lengthen the stitch length.

 

 

 

 

 

The darning plate is fitted on the needle

Remove the darning plate.

 

plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used the right combination of

Choose a thread and needle that are

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The fabric

fabric, thread and needle.

appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

does not feed.

 

 

 

The thread is tangled, for example, in the

Remove the tangle thread. If the thread

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race.

is tangled in the race, clean the race.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Knowing Your Sewing Machine AccessoriesOptional accessories Part Name Part Code Americas OthersMain Parts Flat bed attachmentConnecting plugs Using Your Sewing MachineConnect 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 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 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 NeedlePlease read before sewing Sewing BasicsStarting sewing Changing the sewing Direction Trial sewingSewing 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 Elastic stitching Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normalSew at a slow speed Joining fabric Double action stitchingFagoting Set the stitch width toPattern Stitch Overedge stitchingStitch 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 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 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