Lower Threading; Upper Threading; Start Sewing; Straight Stitch - Brother 888-X64 Operation Manual

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Lower Threading

CAUTION CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct Wind the bobbin properly, or the thread
bobbin. tension may loosen, and the needle may
break.
11.5mm
7/16"
Actual Size
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Upper Threading

CAUTION
If the upper threading is not correct,
the thread may become tangled or the
needle may bend or break.
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Start sewing

– Straight Stitch

CAUTION
To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the
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machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts.
Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may
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be damaged and you may be injured.
Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured.
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Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during
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sewing. The needle may break and you may be injured.
Always use the correct presser foot. If you use the wrong presser foot,
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the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may be
injured.
When you turn the handwheel by hand, always turn it toward you
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(counterclockwise). Turning it the other way may cause the thread to
tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and you may be injured.
Do not start sewing without placing the fabric under the presser foot,
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otherwise the presser foot may be damaged.
Sewing Buttonholes and Buttons
CAUTION
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.
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Preparation
Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and
length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
If the presser foot is not installed with the
correct orientation, the needle may strike
the presser foot, which may bend or break
Buttonhole sewing the needle and cause injury.
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Making a buttonhole Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole
Step Sewn section Pattern
Step 1
To secure the stitching, turn the material 90
(Front bar
degrees counterclockwise and sew straight
tack)
stitches to the end of the front bar tack of the
1. Set the pattern selection dial to "a".
buttonhole.
2. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to 6
stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the
left side of the stitches and then raise the
Cut an opening in
needle from the material.
the middle of the
buttonhole with the
Step 2
seam ripper tool.
(Left side)
Be careful not to cut
through and stitches.
1. Turn the pattern selection dial to "b".
2. Sew the length of the tailor's chalk line.
Adjusting buttonholes
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at
the left side of the stitch and then raise the
needle. After sewing the left side of the
buttonhole, stitch the right side and
observe the feeding.
Step 3
(Back bar tack)
1. Turn the pattern selection dial to "c" (same
position as in step 1).
2. Sew 5 to 6 stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the
right side of the stitch and then raise the
needle from the material.
Step 4
(Right side)
1. Set the pattern selection dial to "d".
2. Sew the right side until the needle reaches
the stitches sewn in step 1.
Pull up the spool pin completely.
CAUTION
If the spool is set incorrectly, the thread
may tangle and the needle may break.
Turn off the
power.
Turn off the
power.
Raise the
lever to raise
the presser
foot.
Mark on the wheel points
up to raise the needle.
Hold the end of the upper
thread lightly.
Thread the needle from
front to back.
CAUTION
Do not turn the power on
while pressing the foot
controller down, otherwise
your may be injured.
Turn the
power on.
Place the needle to the
starting point.
CAUTION
Line the chalk
mark under the
center of the
Attach the buttonhole foot.
presser foot.
Push the frame
back until it stops
with the plastic
insert at the front
of the frame.
Remove the material from the machine. We
recommend that you put pins across both
ends of the buttonhole to prevent the stitches
from being cut.
CAUTION
When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole,
do not put your hand or finger in the path of the
ripper. The seam ripper may slip and you may be
injured.
If the left side is too open or
tight compared with the right
side, adjust the buttonhole fine-
adjustment screw.
Left side
This
adjustment
ensures both
sides of the
buttonhole
are the same.
Pull the thread completely.
Align the notch to
the projection.
Hold the bobbin down.
Pull up the spool pin completely.
CAUTION
If the spool is set incorrectly, the
thread may tangle and the needle
breaks.
Slowly turn the
handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) by hand
to lower and then raise the
needle.
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Mark on the wheel
points up.
Select a stitch.
Gently press down
to start sewing.
Take off your foot to
stop sewing.
Maintenance
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to
ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual
noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized
Match up the
Brother Service Center or the nearest authorized Brother Service Center.
bar tack mark
to the two red
lines on the
presser foot.
Cleaning
CAUTION
Make sure you unplug the
machine before you clean it,
otherwise you risk getting an
electric shock or being injured.
Turn the buttonhole fine-
adjustment screw with a large
screwdriver as indicated in the
Clean the bobbin race.
illustrations, according to the
buttonhole appearance.
Turn the power on. Hold the end of the thread.
CAUTION
Slide the bobbin to Do not turn the power on
while pressing the foot
the right.
controller down, otherwise
your may be injured.
Pass the thread through the
slit guide.
Spring
Guide the thread.
Make sure that the spring in the
groove catches the thread.
Pull on the upper thread to
draw up the lower thread.
Mark on the
wheel points
up to raise the
Cut the thread.
needle.
Precautions on storing the machine
Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below,
otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by
condensation.
• Exposed to extremely high temperatures
• Exposed to extremely low temperatures
• Exposed to extreme 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
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it. Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it
may reduce its efficiency.
Mark on the wheel points up to raise the
needle.
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Wind the thread few
times around the bobbin.
7 – 10 cm
1 cm (1/2 inch)
(3-4 inches)
When the bobbin is
full, the bobbin will
spin slowly.
With the end of the thread comes
out from the cover toward the rear
of the machine.
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5
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Pull the thread behind the guide above
the needle.
5 cm (2 inches)
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Find more
information
about your
sewing machine
in the included
instructional DVD.
CAUTION
Never use a bobbin case that is
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scratched; otherwise the upper
thread may become tangled, the
needle may break, or sewing
performance may suffer. For
a new bobbin case (part code:
XE9326-001), contact your nearest
authorized Brother Service Center.
Make sure that you fit the bobbin
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case properly, otherwise the needle
may break.