Brother 888-X56 - 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.
• 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.
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
Patterns and stitch names ................................... 9
Reverse sewing lever ........................................ 10
THREADING THE MACHINE ....................... 11
Winding the bobbin ......................................... 11
Lower threading ............................................... 13
Upper threading ............................................... 14
Drawing up the lower thread ............................ 16
FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE
COMBINATIONS ......................................... 17
2. SEWING BASICS ...................... 18
Please read before sewing ................................ 18
Starting sewing ................................................. 18
Trial sewing ...................................................... 19
Changing the sewing direction ......................... 19
Sewing thick fabrics ......................................... 19
Sewing thin fabrics ........................................... 20
Sewing stretch fabrics ....................................... 20
Stitching cylindrical pieces ............................... 20
Thread tension ................................................. 20
3. BUILT-IN STITCHES ................. 22
Straight stitching ...............................................22
Zigzag stitching .................................................22
Blind hem stitching ...........................................23
Overedge stitching ............................................24
Elastic stitching .................................................24
Double action stitching .....................................25
4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND
BUTTONS ............................... 26
Making a buttonhole .........................................26
Adjusting buttonholes .......................................27
5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND
APPLICATIONS ....................... 28
Zipper insertion ................................................28
Gathering ..........................................................29
Appliqués .........................................................29
USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............... 30
Sewing buttons .................................................30
Darning ............................................................31
Using the blind stitch foot .................................32
6. APPENDIX ................................ 33
MAINTENANCE ........................................... 33
Restrictions on oiling ........................................33
Precautions on storing the machine ..................33
Cleaning ...........................................................33
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 35
INDEX .......................................................... 38