Brother NX 400 Cutting the thread, Using the manual thread cutter

Cutting the thread

When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. The threads can be cut in either of two ways.

■Using the thread cutter button

1When you wish to finish the stitching, press (thread cutter button) once.

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1Thread cutter button

XThe threads are cut and the needle is raised.

2Raise the presser foot lever.

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1Presser foot lever

CAUTION

●Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur.

Note

●Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur.

Memo

●The machine can be set so that the threads will be cut when sewing is finished. For details on setting the machine so that the threads are cut automatically, refer to “Automatically cutting the thread”

(page 58).

■Using the manual thread cutter

When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads.

1When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle.

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1Needle position button

XThe needle is raised.

2Raise the presser foot lever.

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1Presser foot lever

3Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

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1Thread cutter

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