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Brother 885-U22, 285C Winding/Installing the Bobbin, Bobbin precautions, Winding the bobbin

Models: 885-U22 285C

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin

This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.

Bobbin precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin.

CAUTION

●Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

●The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)).

Actual size

11.5 mm (7/16 inch)


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Winding the bobbin

Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread.

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aBobbin winder

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zThe order that the machine should be threaded for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

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Brother 885-U22, 285C operation manual Winding/Installing the Bobbin, Bobbin precautions, Winding the bobbin

Contents

Read before use Page Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For repair or adjustmentFor Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthSewing Useful Functions100 107111 112Sewing Machine Features IntroductionAccessories Included accessoriesAttaching the stitch pattern plate Optional accessories 16.*1Side cutter Quilting guideNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Start/Stop buttonStitch mode keys i-l Operation panelPage Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffTurning on the machine Turning off the machineAMake sure that the machine is not sewing Understanding the LCD Screens Changing the Machine Settings Changing the settingsBPresspanel. Settings key in the operation EPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearList of stitch or machine attributes Attribute Icon Details ReferenceAdjusting the brightness of the LCD CPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearChanging the screen language Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Thread is cut to a suitable length Installing the bobbin Remove the bobbin from the shaftThen, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter HReattach the bobbin coverUpper Threading Threading the upper threadUpper Threading DOpen the top coverNeedle bar thread guide Threading the needle CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footNeedle threader lever Using the twin needle AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadBLower the presser foot lever BThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needleDInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Attach zigzag foot JJTurn on the sewing machine When changing the sewing direction LPress Needle mode selection keyKSelect a stitch MStart sewingPulling up the bobbin thread Insert the bobbin into the bobbin caseNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleThis section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle types and their uses FabricsChecking the needle Replacing the needleMachine starts sewing Correct needleDLower the presser foot lever Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot presses down on the fabricPresser foot holder releases the presser foot Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardRemoving the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot leverUsing the walking foot Attaching the walking footARemove the presser foot holder BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot leverEAttach the presser foot holder Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Pull the flat bed attachment off to the leftCInstall the wide table Getting Ready Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length Saving stitch settingsAutomatically cutting the thread Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingPositioning the fabric CPlace the fabric under the presser footUsing the operation buttons Using the foot controllerStarting to sew BPress Start/Stop button onceMachine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Cutting the thread Sewing reinforcement stitchesBRaise the presser foot lever Using the manual thread cutter Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper threadCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthBSelect a stitch Wider, press Stitch width keyAdjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Changing the needle stop positionBPress Needle stop position key ATurn on the sewing machineOnce Automatically cutting the thread CPress Automatic thread cutting keySaving stitch settings Hands-free raising Lowering of the presser foot Be damagedUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics DReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin blackSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing hook-and-loop fastener Sewing overcasting stitches Sewing Stretch FabricsAppliqué, Patchwork 101Selecting Stitching Selecting stitch typesPatterns † Decorative stitches Decorative stitches No.01-31Satin stitches No.32-47 Cross-stitches No.48-52Selecting stitching With direct selectionWith number selection Decorative stitchesCharacter stitches To select a different stitch Memo Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Remove the presser footJPosition the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start KsewingBasic Stitching BastingCStart sewing AAttach zigzag foot JWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic stitchingCSelect a stitch Changing the needle positionSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingCAttach blind hem foot R DSelect a stitchIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate CAttach buttonhole foot aFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as HPress Thread Cutter button once Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabricSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing Attach button-sewing foot MDSelect stitch Place the button into button-sewing foot MAttaching a shank to a button CCut off any excess threadZipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper can be sewn in place FSelect stitch Inserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchNeedle may bend or break GSelect stitchLTopstitch around the zipper Does not touch the zipper, otherwiseZipper Insertion Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper and piping can be sewn in placeRefer to the steps of attaching the adjustable Inserting a pipingHTopstitch around the zipper CSew along the pipingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching CSew the fabric without stretching itBAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 100Stitch Appliqué stitching ESelect a stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecing102 CSelect stitchQuilting Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking footFree-motion quilting 104Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller AConnect the foot controllerDPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until FPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear 106EPress. or Stitch width keys to select Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 108 EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDarning CSelect stitch 58 or110 Eyelet Stitching Eyelet stitchAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching 112Fagoting CAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 orESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch GAfter sewing is finished, remove the paperScallop stitching Smocking114 Shell tuck stitching ESelect stitch 31 , 32 orJoining Heirloom stitching116 DStart sewing FPress or Stitch length keys until is displayedHPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear 118GPress. or Stitch width keys to select DSew along the center of the unfrayed sectionSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Combining patterns 120Select the first pattern Select the next patternRepeat sewing patterns Checking the selected patternDPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Changing the pattern size122 CPress or Stitch length keys until is displayedChanging the stitch density Repeat steps a through eBpanel EPress OK key or Cancel/clear key Changing the pattern length124 Select a stitch Presspanel. Settings key in the operation Mirror imaging the patternPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed DPress. or Stitch width keys to selectSaving patterns Retrieving a pattern126 Realigning the pattern BSelectDCheck the sewn pattern 128 GPress or Stitch width keysDesigning a Pattern Drawing a sketch of the patternADrawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Entering the pattern data 130BTurn on the sewing machine CSelect No of , selected with GSelect , and then press OK key To delete a pointExamples of designs 132Point 138 145147 148Stitch Settings Utility stitches134 Stitch Settings 136 Reinforcement Other stitches 138Stitches Utility 140 Gothic fontCharacter Stitches Script fontStitches Outline Style Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Restrictions on oilingHInstall the needle plate cover Installposition.the flat bed attachment in its originalRemove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Frequent troubleshooting topicsUpper thread tightened up 144Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric Cause Incorrect upper threading146 Symptoms Incorrect thread tensionIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Machine.4 150 Checking machine operationsTurn on the machine Select stitch When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat GCorrectly thread the machineHPerform trial sewing with normal fabric 152 EWind the bobbin againList of symptoms Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference154 Skipped 156 LCDBelow the bobbin winder seat Thread properly Error messages 158F01~F09 Cancelling the operation beep Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep CPressdisplayed.or Stitch length keys until isEPress Cancel/clear key or OK key 160Index Numerics162 LCDIndex Page Page English 885-U22 XE0403-3013