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

Models: 855-X06

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

Contents

Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Knowing Your Sewing Machine AccessoriesOptional accessories Part Name Part Code Americas Others Main Parts Flat bed attachment Using Your Sewing Machine Connecting plugsConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Checking the needle Main power and sewing light switchFoot controller Replacing the needle Changing the presser foot Pattern selection dial Presser foot installation orientationControls Stretch stitching Stitches Patterns and stitch namesStitches Only available on certain models Pattern Stitch Name Recommended 0-3/16 Fixed Stitch length dial Stitch width dial Threading the Machine Reverse sewing leverWinding the bobbin Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pin Turn on the machine Install the bobbin wound with thread Lower threading Lower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Groove Projection Upper threading Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot lever Guide Needle 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 cover Transparent nylon thread FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsBall point needle Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle Sewing 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 Option Thread the left needle Attaching the extra spool pinSelect a stitch Thread the right needle Correct tension Thread tensionUpper tension is too loose Upper tension is too tight Zigzag stitching BUILT-IN StitchesStraight stitching Blind hem stitching Fold 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 to Overedge stitching Pattern StitchStitch Decorative stitching Feather stitchingTriple zigzag stretch stitching Stitch Name Pattern Making a buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes and ButtonsMaking a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonhole Openbutton.the button plate and insert If 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 fed Then tie it with the bobbin thread Sewing buttonsAt a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches Any Sewing Darning Zipper insertion Using Attachments and ApplicationsWhen you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitching Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong side Appliqués GatheringDarning Baste the cut design to the fabric When edge stitching Turn off the machine Optional AccessoriesUsing the blind stitch foot When sewing seams Turn off the machine Cleaning MaintenancePrecautions on storing the machine Appendix Install the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Thread is Thread BreaksLower Tangled or Not be used Stitches are SkippedThreader can Stitch is Index Numerics English