Tabla De Contenido - Brother 885-X06 Manual De Instrucciones

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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE,
MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse
approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the
mark, rating as marked on plug.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 1
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING
MACHINE .................................. 4
ACCESSORIES ................................................. 4
Optional accessories .......................................... 4
THE MAIN PARTS ........................................... 5
Flat bed attachment ............................................ 5
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ................ 6
Connecting plugs ............................................... 6
Main power and sewing light switch .................. 7
Foot controller .................................................... 7
Checking the needle ........................................... 7
Replacing the needle .......................................... 7
Changing the presser foot ................................... 8
THE CONTROLS ............................................. 9
Pattern selection dial .......................................... 9
Stretch stitching .................................................. 9
Patterns and stitch names ................................. 10
Stitch length dial .............................................. 14
Stitch width dial ............................................... 14
Reverse sewing lever ........................................ 14
THREADING THE MACHINE ....................... 15
Winding the bobbin ......................................... 15
Lower threading ............................................... 17
Lower threading (for models equipped with a
quick-set bobbin) ............................................. 18
Upper threading ............................................... 19
Using the needle threader (for models equipped
with a needle threader) ..................................... 21
Drawing up the lower thread ............................ 22
FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE
COMBINATIONS ......................................... 24
2. SEWING BASICS ...................... 25
Please read before sewing ................................ 25
Starting sewing ................................................. 25
Trial sewing ...................................................... 26
Changing the sewing direction ......................... 26
Sewing thick fabrics ......................................... 26
Sewing thin fabrics ........................................... 27
Sewing stretch fabrics ....................................... 27
Stitching cylindrical pieces ............................... 27
Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ................. 27
Thread tension ................................................. 29
3
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with
the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the
plug supplied with this equipment, you should
contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct
lead.
3. BUILT-IN STITCHES ................. 30
Straight stitching ...............................................30
Zigzag stitching ................................................. 30
Blind hem stitching ........................................... 30
Shell tuck stitching ............................................ 32
Elastic stitching ................................................. 32
Double action stitching ..................................... 33
Fagoting ............................................................ 33
Overedge stitching ............................................ 34
Feather stitching ................................................ 34
Triple zigzag stretch stitching ............................ 35
Decorative stitching .......................................... 35
4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND
BUTTONS ............................... 36
Making a buttonhole
(1-step automatic buttonhole) ........................... 36
Adjusting buttonholes ....................................... 38
Sewing buttons ................................................. 39
5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND
APPLICATIONS ....................... 40
Zipper insertion ................................................ 40
Gathering .......................................................... 41
Darning ............................................................ 41
Appliqués .........................................................41
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................... 42
Using the walking foot ...................................... 42
Using the quilting guide ....................................43
Using the quilting foot ...................................... 43
Using the 1/4-inch quilting foot ........................ 44
Using the narrow hemmer foot ......................... 44
Using the blind stitch foot ................................. 46
6. APPENDIX ................................ 47
MAINTENANCE ........................................... 47
Restrictions on oiling ........................................ 47
Precautions on storing the machine .................. 47
Cleaning ........................................................... 47
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 49
INDEX .......................................................... 52