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Operation Manual

Product Code: 885-X03/X13/X23

Sewing Machine

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Page 1: ...Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions FAQs Operation Manual Product Code 885 X03 X13 X23 Sewing Machine ...

Page 2: ...red or in use if you notice anything unusual such as an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord When transporting the machine be sure to carry it by its handle Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling which could cause injuries When lifting the machine be careful not to make any sudden ...

Page 3: ...ht emitting diode is damaged it must be replaced by authorized dealer In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use a...

Page 4: ...ATIONS 21 2 SEWING BASICS 22 Please read before sewing 22 Starting sewing 22 Trial sewing 23 Changing the sewing direction 23 Sewing thick fabrics 23 Sewing thin fabrics 24 Sewing stretch fabrics 24 Stitching cylindrical pieces 24 Sewing with a twin needle Option 24 Thread tension 26 3 BUILT IN STITCHES 27 Straight stitching 27 Zigzag stitching 27 Blind hem stitching 27 Shell tuck stitching 29 Ela...

Page 5: ...Zipper foot I XE9369 001 4 Darning Plate XC6063 021 5 Button sewing foot M XE2137 001 6 Bobbin One is on machine SA156 SFB XA5539 151 7 Needle set 90 14 needle 3 piece set XE5328 001 2 piece set XE7064 001 8 Oval screwdriver XE5241 001 9 Foot controller See page 5 No Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Extra spool pin XE2241 001 2 Twin needl...

Page 6: ...se direction C Pattern selection dial Page 9 Rotate the dial in either direction to choose the stitch you want D Handwheel Used to manually raise and lower the needle E Buttonhole fine adjustment screw Page 34 F Main power and sewing light switch Page 7 You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off G Foot controller jack socket Page 6 Plug in the foot controller plug and connect t...

Page 7: ... the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this...

Page 8: ...must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface Check the needle from the top and the sides Dispose of any bent needles safely 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface bobbin cover glass etc Replacing the needle CAUTION 1 Turn off the machine 2 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that t...

Page 9: ...oot holder to release the presser foot 4 Put a different presser foot on the needle plate so that the bar on the presser foot is in line with the slot on the shank Before replacing the needle place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the needle plate 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle 2 1 2 3 1 Make sure you insert the needle ...

Page 10: ...tching Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up Setting the stitch length dial to changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch 1 2 If the presser foot is not installed with the correct orientation the needle may strike the presser foot which may bend or break the needle and cause injury When you use the pattern selection dial...

Page 11: ...8 ZIGZAG STITCH 1 5 1 16 F 4 1 64 3 16 27 35 37 38 ZIGZAG STITCH 3 5 1 8 F 4 1 64 3 16 27 35 37 38 ZIGZAG STITCH 5 3 16 F 3 1 64 1 8 29 SHELL TUCK STITCH 5 3 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F 2 5 1 64 3 32 29 ELASTIC STITCH 5 3 16 F 1 5 1 64 1 16 27 38 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH 5 3 16 F 1 5 1 64 1 16 32 SCALLOP STITCH 5 3 16 F 1 5 1 64 1 16 32 BEAD STITCH 5 3 16 F 3 1 64 1 8 30 DOUBLE ACTION STITCH 5 3 16 F 3 1 6...

Page 12: ...reverse push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller To sew forward release the reverse sewing lever The machine will then sew forward 1 Reverse sewing lever Fixed 2 5 3 32 27 TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH Center Needle Position Fixed 2 5 3 32 32 TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 1 5 1 16 Fixed 2 5 3 32 32 TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STIT...

Page 13: ... CAUTION We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine If you use bobbins from other models the machine will not work properly Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model Other models 1 Pre tension disk 2 Bobbin winder shaft 3 Bobbin 1 3...

Page 14: ... the bobbin 1 1 cm 1 2 inch CAUTION 8 Press the foot controller to start 9 When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly take your foot off the foot controller 0 Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin Note When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound th...

Page 15: ... of the thread push the bobbin down with your finger and then pass the thread through the slit as shown If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 Tension adjusting spring Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen and may break the needle 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly Make sure...

Page 16: ...le lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand as shown guide the thread through the slit 1 and 2 Then pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter 3 At this time check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise 1 Slit 2 Cutter Cut the thread with the cutter Note If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case it may cause incor...

Page 17: ...heel 4 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pin CAUTION 4 3 2 2 1 5 When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination For details on the correct combination of needles...

Page 18: ...sure you raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up 8 Put the thread behind the guide above the needle The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand 1 Needle bar thread guide 9 Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thr...

Page 19: ... and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine away from you Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread 1 Hook 2 Thread Hold the thread in front of the needle to make sure that the hook grabs it The needle threader can be used with a 75 11 through 100 16 home sewing machine needle However the needle threader cannot be used with a 65 9 home sewing mac...

Page 20: ...h the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine 1 5 cm 2 inches Note If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems Drawing up the lower thread 1 While lightly holding the end of the upper thread slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise by hand to lower and then raise the needle 2 Pull on the upper thread to draw up t...

Page 21: ... When sewing gathers or darts you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over Before you draw up the lower thread put the bobbin back in 1 Remove the bobbin cover and then reinstall the bobbin 2 Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of the arrow and leave it there without cutting it The bobbin cover should still be removed 3 Draw up the lower thread as desc...

Page 22: ...adcloth Cotton thread 60 90 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 90 65 9 75 11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis Satin Silk thread 50 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30 100 16 50 90 14 100 16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 60 Tweed Silk thread Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits 50 60 Ball point needle 75 11 90 14 gold colore...

Page 23: ...ing the machine Keep your hands away from moving parts Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured Do not use bent or broken needles otherwise you may be injured Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing The needle may break and you may be injured Always use the correct presser foot If you use t...

Page 24: ...e machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them 1 Thread cutter Trial sewing A trial piece of fabric should be sewn Use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project and check the thread tension and stitch length and width Changing the sewing direction Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric at the point where you want to change the ...

Page 25: ...is possible Note When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position 2 Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top Sewing with a twin needle Option We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative sti...

Page 26: ...e right needle 1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide 2 Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide 3 Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Changing the presser foot on page 8 CAUTION 4 Turn on the machine 5 Select a stitch CAUTION 1 Bobbin winder shaft 2 Extra spool pin 3 Thread spool 1 2 3 ...

Page 27: ... bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too tight In this case refer to Lower threading on page 14 and rethread the bobbin thread Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the back of the fabric Note If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too loose In this ...

Page 28: ...al to the Zigzag Stitch set the stitch length in the F 1 range Blind hem stitching You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project like the hem of a pair of trousers without the stitch showing Memo When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved Stitch Name Pattern St...

Page 29: ...ng 1 Arm 8 After selecting a stitch slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise until the needle has moved from the right side to the left 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem Thick fabric Normal fabric Seen from the side 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Basting stitching 5 5 mm 3 16 inch 6 Desired edge of he...

Page 30: ...he bias with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge 3 Sew at a slow speed 1 Straight stitches 2 Zigzag stitches Elastic stitching You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending sewing elastic or joining fabric Each is explained below Mending 1 Place the reinforcement fabric under the area you want to mend Use the basting pins to hold the r...

Page 31: ...wo fabric edges close together Double action stitching These stitches are used for joining two pieces of fabric such as when making patchwork Example Patchwork with Double Action Stitch 1 Desired seamline 2 Straight Stitch 3 Double Action Stitch Fagoting These stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric while leaving a space between their edges This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread...

Page 32: ... the center of the presser foot This stitch works best with a seam allowance of approximately 5 mm 3 16 inch as this allows the right zigzag side of the stitch to overlock the cut edge of the fabric 1 5 mm 3 16 inch 2 3 mm 1 8 inch If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch pattern trim away any excess fabric after stitching Feather stitching Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch w...

Page 33: ...rative top stitching and for smocking Refer to page 10 for the stitch width fixed and recommended stitch length of each stitches Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length mm inch StitchWidth mm inch Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch Fixed 2 5 3 32 1 5 1 16 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch Fixed 2 5 3 32 3 5 1 8 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch Fixed 2 5 3 32 5 3 16 16 17 18 Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Name Pattern Scal...

Page 34: ...es Making a Buttonhole Always turn off the machine before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Pattern Stitch Length mm inch Stitch Width mm inch Foot F 1 5 1 64 1 16 5 3 16 Button hole Foot A 1 1 2 If the presser foot is not installed with the correct orientation the needle may strike the presser foot ...

Page 35: ...pen or tight adjust the feeding of the material with the stitch length dial 1 Right side 2 Shorter 3 Longer 3 After obtaining a satisfactory feed on the right side stitch the buttonhole and observe the feeding 4 If the left side is too open or tight compared with the right side adjust the buttonhole fine adjustment screw as described in the following paragraphs 1 Buttonhole fine adjustment screw 2...

Page 36: ... 5 Turn on the machine 6 Put a button between the foot and the fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button If it hits see step 1 7 At a slow speed sew about 10 stitches CAUTION 8 Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at...

Page 37: ...tach the zipper foot I CAUTION 3 Turn on the machine 4 With the right side of the fabric facing up continue sewing with the zipper on the right side of the presser foot 1 End of zipper opening 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper Sew the stitching in order from 1 to 3 CAUTION 5 When you have finished sewing remove the basting stitching Always turn off the machine before replacing the presser foot Otherwis...

Page 38: ...rawing the work away from you and pulling it toward you Note Sew while holding the fabric stretched in order to keep the fabric held down 6 Repeat this motion until the section being darned is filled with parallel lines of stitching Appliqués You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and applying it as a decoration Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length mm inch Stra...

Page 39: ...osition 4 Turn the foot guide screw and carefully adjust to guide the fabric 1 Screw 2 Guide When sewing seams 1 Turn off the machine 2 Attach the blind stitch foot Turn on the machine 3 Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch Center Needle Position Align the foot guide with the needle position 4 Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch 1 5 mm 3 5 mm or 5 mm with the desir...

Page 40: ...ween both edges of the fabric 6 Lower the presser foot and start sewing When stretch blind hem stitching When stretch blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot turn the screw to adjust the guide to the folded hem For more details on blind hem stitching see page 27 1 Screw 2 Guide 3 Folded hem 1 2 3 ...

Page 41: ...eme temperature changes Exposed to high humidity or steam Near a flame heater or air conditioner Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Note In order to extend the life of this machine periodically turn it on and use it Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency Cleaning CAUTION 1 Turn off the machi...

Page 42: ...Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case 8 Install the needle plate and then tighten the screws 1 Screws Make sure that you install the needle plate securely CAUTION 1 2 2 1 2 1 3 Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XE932...

Page 43: ...t used the right combination of fabric thread and needle Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric 21 The presser foot you are using is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you want to sew Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension 26 You are pulling th...

Page 44: ...read properly 12 You have not threaded the right combination of thread and needle for the fabric you are using Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric 21 You have not attached the presser foot holder properly Attach the presser foot holder properly The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread 26 You have not used a bobbin that has been desig...

Page 45: ...the needle properly 7 The stitch is not sewn correctly The presser foot that you are using is not correct for the type of stitch Attach the presser foot that is correct for the type of stitch that you want to sew The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread 26 The thread is tangled Remove the tangled thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the bobbin case...

Page 46: ...t switch 7 Lower threading 14 quick set bobbin 15 20 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 40 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread 21 replacing 7 Needle threader 18 O Overedge stitching 31 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 Q Quick set bobbin 15 20 R Race cleaning 40 Reverse sewing lever 11 S Satin stitch 27 Shell tuck stitching 29 Spool pin 12 16 e...

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