Brother 885-V31 Securing the stitching, Memo, Sewing, Lower the needle into the fabric at the

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Memo

zWhen the foot controller is plugged in, (Start/stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing.

zWhen sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the machine settings" (page 19).

CAUTION

zDo not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.

zDo not place objects on the foot controller, otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur.

zIf the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.

Securing the stitching

When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the
abeginning of the stitching, and then lower the	2
presser foot lever.

bPressthe foot controller.(Start/stop button), or press down on At this time, if (Start/stop button) is held down, the machine sews at a slow speed.

•For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 51).

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aStart/stop button

XThe machine starts sewing.

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