Getting Ready - Brother 885-U20 Operation Manual

Computerized sewing machine

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GETTING READY

The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.

Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................14

Power supply precautions ..................................................................................14

Turning on the machine .....................................................................................15

Turning off the machine .....................................................................................15

Winding/Installing the Bobbin ................................................................................16

Bobbin precautions ............................................................................................16

Winding the bobbin ...........................................................................................16

Installing the bobbin ..........................................................................................20

Upper Threading .....................................................................................................22

Threading the upper thread................................................................................22

Threading the needle..........................................................................................25

Using the twin needle ........................................................................................27

Pulling up the bobbin thread..............................................................................29

Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................30

Needle precautions ............................................................................................30

Needle types and their uses................................................................................30

Checking the needle...........................................................................................31

Replacing the needle ..........................................................................................32

Replacing the Presser Foot ......................................................................................33

Presser foot precautions.....................................................................................33

Replacing the presser foot..................................................................................33

Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot ..........................................................34

Removing the presser foot holder ......................................................................35

Using the optional walking foot .........................................................................35

Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces..........................................................................37

Stitching cylindrical pieces.................................................................................37

Sewing large pieces of fabric..............................................................................37

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