Brother 885-X21 Operational Manual - Page 4

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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

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

Patterns and stitch names ................................... 9

Reverse sewing lever ........................................ 10

THREADING THE MACHINE ....................... 11

Winding the bobbin ......................................... 11

Lower threading ............................................... 13

quick-set bobbin) ............................................. 14

Upper threading ............................................... 15

with a needle threader) ..................................... 17

Drawing up the lower thread ............................ 18

COMBINATIONS ......................................... 20

2. SEWING BASICS ...................... 21

Please read before sewing ................................ 21

Starting sewing ................................................. 21

Trial sewing ...................................................... 22

Changing the sewing direction ......................... 22

Sewing thick fabrics ......................................... 22

Sewing thin fabrics ........................................... 23

Sewing stretch fabrics ....................................... 23

Stitching cylindrical pieces ............................... 23

Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ................. 23

Thread tension ................................................. 25

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 ................. 26

Straight stitching ...............................................26

Zigzag stitching ................................................. 26

Blind hem stitching ........................................... 27

Shell tuck stitching ............................................ 28

Elastic stitching ................................................. 28

Double action stitching ..................................... 29

Decorative stitching .......................................... 29

BUTTONS ............................... 30

Making a buttonhole ......................................... 30

Adjusting buttonholes ....................................... 31

Sewing buttons ................................................. 32

APPLICATIONS ....................... 33

Zipper insertion ................................................ 33

Gathering .......................................................... 34

Darning ............................................................ 34

Appliqués .........................................................35

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................... 36

Using the blind stitch foot ................................. 36

6. APPENDIX ................................ 37

MAINTENANCE ........................................... 37

Restrictions on oiling ........................................ 37

Precautions on storing the machine .................. 37

Cleaning ........................................................... 37

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 39

INDEX .......................................................... 42