Main power and sewing ; Checking the needle; Checking the needle correctly- Page 8

Brother 855-X06 User Manual

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE   

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Main power and sewing 
light switch

This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or 
off.

1

Turn on (toward the ‘I’ mark)

2

Turn off (toward the ‘O’ mark)

Foot controller

When you press the foot controller down lightly, the 
machine will run at a low speed. When you press 
harder, the machine’s speed will increase. When you 
take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will 
stop.

1

Slower

2

Faster

You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot 
controller when the machine is not in use.

CAUTION

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

Foot Controller: Model KD-1902
This foot controller can be used on the 
machine with product code 885-X08.
The product code is mentioned on the 
machine rating plate.

Checking the needle

The sewing needle 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 the mark on 
the wheel points up.

3

Lower the presser foot lever.

1

Presser foot lever

Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to 
build up on the foot controller. Doing so 
could cause a fire or an electric shock.

2

1

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2

Always turn off the machine before you 
change the needle. Otherwise, injuries 
may occur if the foot controller is 
accidentally pressed and the machine 
starts sewing.

Only use sewing machine needles for 
home use. Other needles may bend or 
break and cause injury.

Never sew with a bent needle. A bent 
needle will easily break and cause injury. 

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  • 8. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate.

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