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Manual Brother Innov-is 985D Sewing Machine

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Needle and presser foot

section

a Buttonhole lever (page 90)

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes

and bar tacks.

b Thread guide disk (page 34)

Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when

using the needle threader to thread the needle.

c Needle bar thread guide (page 34)

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread

guide.

d Needle plate (page 70)

The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing

straight seams.

e Needle plate cover (page 177)

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case

and race.

f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28)

Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin

into the bobbin case.

g Feed dogs (page 92)

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

h Presser foot (page 43, 54)

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the

fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate

presser foot for the selected stitching.

i Presser foot holder (page 45)

The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.

Right-side/rear view

a Handle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when

transporting the machine.

b Handwheel (page 54)

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to

raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.

c Embroidery card slot (page 156)

Insert the embroidery card.

d USB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory))

In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive (USB

flash memory), plug the USB media directly into the

USB port.

e Air vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be

exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing

machine is being used.

f Main power switch (page 17)

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine

on and off.

g Foot controller jack (page 56)

Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable

into the foot controller jack.

h Power supply jack (page 17)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power

supply jack.

i Drop feed lever (page 92)

Use the drop feed lever to lower the feed dogs.

Memo

z Refer to pages 11 through 14 while you are

learning to use your machine.

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Brand	Brother
Model	Innov-is 985D
Category	Sewing Machines
File type	PDF
File size	5.86 MB

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What size needle should I use? Verified

The size of the needle depends on the fabric. For a thicker fabric, you will need a thinker needle. The application of the needle of often mentioned on the packaging.

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I have checked everything, but my sewing machine thread keeps breaking, what can I do? Verified

If the upper thread of the machine keeps breaking where the needle enters the fabric, it could be that the needleplate or bobbin case have minor damages in the form of scratches and/or sharp edges. These minor damages can cause the thread to break after a few stitches.

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How long does a sewing machine neelde last? Verified

This varies between manufacturers, but in general a needle will last about 8 hours. It might take longer for the needle to break, but before that it will have become blunt and might damage the fabric.

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My needle keeps breaking, what is causing this? Verified

There can be various reasons for this. The needle may not be the correct one for the selected fabric, the needle may have been set too low, the fabric may not be properly guided or the bobbin case may be placed incorrectly.

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Do I need to turn my sewing machine completely off to replace the needle? Verified

You can change the needle after turning off the product with the on/off switch. When cleaning the product you should disconnect it from the power supply.

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