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Brother PC-420PRW manual Optional Accessories, Following are available as optional accessories

Models: PC-420 PC-420PRW

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——————————————————————————————————————————————————Enclosed Accessories

Optional Accessories

The following are available as optional accessories.

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1.Side cutter

Part code: SA177,XC3879-002

2.Quilting guide

Part code: SA132, XC2215-002

3.Wide table

Part code: SA537,XC4541-051

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●To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center.

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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Brother PC-420PRW manual Optional Accessories, Following are available as optional accessories

Contents

Page Accessories Enclosed AccessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons Contents GettingOperation panel Contents Getting ReadyFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Sewing Basics Reinforcement Stitching Stitch SettingsMaintenance TroubleshootingImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Understanding the LCD Screens Understanding the LCD Screens Checking machine operating procedures6Press OK key Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings 2Presspanel. settings key in the operationList of stitch or machine attribute Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the needle stop position Adjusting the brightness of the LCD3Press To select To return to Changing the screen language Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Winding/Installing the BobbinPlace the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Pass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right EPress start/stop button once DPress start/stop button onceSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper Threading1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever 4Lift open the upper cover Upper ThreadingPlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Shutter 3Lower the presser foot lever Threading the needle4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicks Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needle0Turn on the sewing machine 3Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Attach zigzag foot JEPress OK key APress settings key in the operation panelBPress , , and arrow keys until is selected CPress OK key DPress to selectPulling up the bobbin thread Using thread that winds off quickly1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Getting Ready Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesCorrect needle Checking the needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Getting Ready Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footPresser foot holder releases the presser foot Lower the presser foot lever Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Removing the presser foot holderAttaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder Using the walking foot2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot lever Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing Sewing General sewing procedure3Place the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches Cutting the thread Using the manual thread cutterUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tensionAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length2Select a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Useful Functions1Turn on the sewing machine Automatically cutting the threadMachine is now set for programmed thread-cutting 3Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 4Press OK key Saving stitch settings5Check the is selected, and then press OK key Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot Using the knee lifter 1Stop the sewing machine3Release the knee lifter Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsUseful Sewing Tips Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Stitch types Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Understanding the screen Selecting Stitching9Press OK key Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GSew along the edge of the fabric with Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JOvercasting Stitches 1Attach zigzag foot JRemove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterAsewing Position the fabric in the side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Basting Basic StitchingBasic stitching Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging the needle position 4Select a stitch Blind Hem StitchingStitch 3Attach blind hem foot RIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Blind Hem StitchingButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing3Attach buttonhole foot a If the button does not fit in the button guide platePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics 2Attach buttonhole foot a Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M Select stitch 3Place the button into button-sewing foot MStart sewing 3Cut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a buttonInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionPress open the seam allowance from 3wrong side of the fabric Inserting a side zipper7Select stitch Zipper InsertionBTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping Insertion8Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a pipingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching3Select a stitch Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingSelect a stitch Attach the open toe footPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitching3Select stitch 57 or Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot QuiltingFree-motion quilting Using the optional quilting guide1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear 8Select stitch Satin stitchingConnect the foot controller 6Press To select To return toTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Reinforcement Stitching3Select stitch 52 or DarningMemo Attach monogramming foot N Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching/Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 orSmocking Scallop stitchingDecorative Stitching Select stitch 20 , and then increase the thread tension Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or Fold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot JUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side JoiningSelect stitch 22 , 23 or 4Start sewing 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 2Attach monogramming foot N8Press To select To return to ASet .the mirror image pattern setting back to3Select stitch 6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns2Press the + key in the operation panel Combining patterns4Sew reinforcement stitches 1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then pressPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key Press settings key in the operation panelRepeat sewing patterns Select the patternChecking the selected pattern 1Press settings key in the operation panel2Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 3Press OK key Changing the pattern size 2Press settings key in the operation panel5Pressselected. and until the desired size is 5Pressselected. and until the desired density is Changing the stitch densityChanging the pattern length Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 4Press OK keyMirror imaging the pattern Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panelPress To select 5To return to Storing a pattern 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK2Press stitch selection key Operation panel Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select 6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKRealigning the pattern Press stitch selection key in the operation panelPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK key Check the sewn pattern9Press or + 1Drawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern8Select , and then press OK key Entering the pattern dataEmbroidery screen appears Point Design exampledAppendix Utility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Stitch Settings130 64-1/16 Ting Backings Ment 132 Basics Other stitches134 Maintenance MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleRemove the shuttle Troubleshooting Troubleshooting138 Stitch is not LCD Error Message Probable Cause Error messagesOperation beep Nothing appears in the LCD4Turnagain.off the sewing machine, then turn it on Hold the upper cover level Cancelling the operation beepRemoving the upper cover 5Press To select To return toNumerics IndexIndex 146 English 885-S62 XE1139-001