Brother 855-X06 operation manual Main Parts, Flat bed attachment

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE—————

THE MAIN PARTS

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1Bobbin winder (Page 13)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.

2Stitch length dial (Page 12)

Rotate the dial to control the stitch length.

3Spool pin (Page 14, 17)

This holds the spool of thread.

4Stitch width dial (Page 12)

Rotate the dial to control the stitch width.

5Upper tension-control dial (Page 27)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

6Thread guide (Page 14, 17)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.

7Thread take-up lever (Page 18)

8Thread cutter (Page 24)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

9Needle threader (Page 19)

(This is only available on certain models.)

0Quick-set bobbin (Page 16, 21)

(This is only available on certain models.)

AFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5)

BPresser foot (Page 8)

CReverse sewing lever (Page 13)

Push this lever to stitch in the reverse direction.

DPattern selection dial (Page 9)

Rotate the dial in either direction to choose the stitch you want.

EHandwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

FButtonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36)

GMain power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.

HFoot controller jack / socket (Page 6)

Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply.

IPresser foot lever (Page 18)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

JButtonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 34)

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes.

KFoot controller (Page 7)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.

Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 for 110/120V area Model KD-2902 for 220/240V area

The foot controller part code differs depending on the country or region. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Flat bed attachment

The accessories can be stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment.

1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to

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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