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Brother PC 8500 manual Auto, 122

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Embroidering a single color pattern when “MULTI COLOR” is displayed

1.Touch the “MULTI COLOR” key to change to the single color mode. If the “START/STOP” button is pressed, a single color of the pattern will be embroidered and then the machine will stop automatically.

2.Trim any excess thread.

*This pattern is the No. 2 FLOWER pattern from the option card.

Changing the stitch density for characters and some frame patterns

The stitch density adjustment is not available for all patterns. Patterns other than the characters and some frame patterns are not adjustable.

1. Touch the “TENSION” key.

Setting Up
Sewing
Stitches	Utility
Stitches	Decorative	and	Characters
Embroidering
Patterns	Embroidery	Editing
Retrieving

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2.The stitch density will become further apart (coarser) each time the “ ” key is touched.

The stitch density will become closer together (finer) each time the “ ” key is touched.

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2Fine (stitches closer together)

3 Coarse (stitches farther apart)

*The normal setting is standard.

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Stitch TM	Custom	My
Maintenance
Messages	Error
shooting	Trouble
Chart	Sewing
in Machine)	(Programmed	Patterns
Card)	(Memory	Patterns

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Brother PC 8500 manual Auto, 122

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only For a longer service life Please Read Before Using this MachineFor repair or adjustment Congratulations on Choosing OUR MachineContents 106 Reversing patterns Using the Image key135 156169 Function for making own stitch Designs 160173 180Principal Parts Setting UP ChapterPower cord Main power switchCard slot Controller jackSetting Up Part Name Part Code Others Other Included AccessoriesPart Name Part Code Others OptionsInsert the plug into a wall outlet Power SupplyScreen messages guide you through each operation Selection KeysOperation Buttons Using the operation buttonsAbout the screen Using the Screen KeysExamples of the keys on LCD Touch this key to make contrast less lighter If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned onAdjusting the brightness of the LCD Example To change the display language to Spanish HOW to USE the Language Selection KEYReturn all screen displays and error How to clear the language selectionTouch the Operation Guide key Touch Key Touch the English keyWinding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread SettingSpring on the shaft Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaftGroove of the bobbin Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or fiveUtility Stitches Decorative Characters Setting the bobbinOn the spool post Upper ThreadingThread according to number and arrow marks on machine Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up lever Auto-threading deviceSpool felt Extra spool pinNet Net Thread spoolSTART/STOP button Foot controller START/STOPMounting and Using the Knee Lifter Stitch width Stitch Width and Stitch LengthIncreasing the stitch width Decreasing the stitch widthIncreasing the stitch length Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitchesStitch length Decreasing the stitch length Touch the stitch length setting keyStitch Non-adjustable Correct tension Thread TensionReverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Bobbin thread Upper thread SurfaceReverse side Tighten tension by touching StrongExcept Utility Stitch Change the presser foot according to the LCD message Installing embroidery foot QChanging the Presser Foot Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While Changing the embroidery footOtherwise injury may result Feed dog adjustmentBe careful not to touch the needle during this time Checking needle Setting the needle securelyChanging the Needle Machine Operation Keys Trial Sewing Sewing by using Utility StitchSewing Cm 1-15/16 From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper threadThis stitch automatically prevents fraying Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitchingAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Thread can be cut automatically Cancelling programmed automatic thread cuttingAutomatic Thread Cutting Example Buttonholes Utility Stitch SelectionEditing Patterns Key Useful SkillsFor short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm 3/16 Sewing cornersSewing thick seams Sewing curves Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Sewing thick fabricSewing thin fabric Straight Stitches When the automatic thread cutting and automaticUtility Stitches Changing the needle position For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabricChanging the stitch length Installation of walking foot Included accessoriesAdapter for LOW Shank Attachments AdapterApplique using a zigzag stitch Overcasting using a zigzag stitchZigzag Stitches Patchwork for crazy quiltOvercasting When using , or stitchesThin and medium fabrics Thick fabric By using the side cutter, you can do overcastingNormal sewing Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitchPlace the fabric as shown left figure B Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabricThread the needle, and then pull out a long Presser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot leverBlind HEM Stitches Reverse side Surface Adjusting the needle drop position3 4 8 9 Buttonhole StitchesKeyhole buttonhole Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on PinNormal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics Example For a button with a diameter Changing the stitch widthCm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cm Scale should be set atUse for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc BAR TackingChanging the bar tack stitch width Thick fabricsChanging the bar tack stitch length Darning Darning stitch cycle Stitch width settingAuto 7.0 mm 1/4 NarrowerPatchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitch Tape AttachingLength to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tapeEyelet Stitch Stitch width setting keys to set the sizeStitch for making eyelet on belts, etc Size of eyelet Actual sizeRaise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog Button SewingThis stitch is used for attaching buttons Attaching a shank to the button Attaching buttons with four holesBasting Centered application Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationOut automatically Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and thenPress the seam allowance open and align the folded hem Side applicationCrotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Utility Stitches Dart Seam Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc GatheringPulling out the bobbin thread Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only PintuckSelect Stitch and then touch Key Iron the folds toward the same direction Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly Flat Fell SeamFinished flat fell seam Needle drop point AppliquesSewing the applique around corners Applique Quilts When the automatic thread cutting and automaticDresden Plate Stained Glass Sunbonnet SueScallop Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing Smocking StitchPatchwork Stitch Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc FagotingShell tacking Decorative StitchingFold the fabric in half diagonally Use a thin fabricHem-stitching HEM-STITCH Heirloom StitchUtility Stitches Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabrics Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAGSelect Stitch, and then sew until you reach Desired lengthSetting Up Touch this key to confirm your entry. Refer to Characters and Decorative StitchesCharacter Sewing Space key Combinations of charactersTry entering Bus Touch the CHARACTER/DECORATIVE Stitch key An advice screen will appear if you touch thisDecorative Stitches Decorative Stitches 7 mm Satin Stitches Cross Stitching Changing the pattern size Actual size Character and Decorative Stitch AdjustmentSingle/repeat sewing Touch the large/small key to change the pattern sizeElongation Stitch Changing the stitch length and the stitch widthExample Satin stitch pattern Making various pattern combinations Mirror Image Normal Horizontally VerticallyMirror Image Normal Top to bottom100 Confirming entry of combined stitch patternsSaving combined stitch patterns 101 If the memory is full and no more patterns can be savedErasing a pattern Sewing attractive finishes Using a pattern sheetSewing Press the START/STOP button. Sewing will then start SewingNeedle hole reference line 104 Once sewing of the character has been completed,105 Adjusting Stitch PatternsCorrect shape Vert. + Horiz. + Preparation Before Sewing EmbroideringAttaching embroidery foot Q 106107 Fitting embroidery unitPlacing the embroidery unit into its case Removing the embroidery unitMake sure that the embroidery frame has been removed Touch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery Edit109 Initializing the embroidery unitSelecting and Sewing Patterns How to combine charactersSelecting alphabetical characters Select the character required111 Selecting one-point patternsScreen will be displayed Selection screen will be displayed Selecting frame patternsKey first and then touch the frame pattern key 112Selecting floral alphabets 114 Selecting patterns from a memory cardBe displayed. The illustration at left shows Touch KeyMemory card pattern selection screen will 115116 MemoryIf the pattern cannot be saved Refer to Embroidering Setting the fabric into the embroidery frameEmbroidering attractive finishes Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread118 Outer frame Inner frame Surface of fabric119 Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unitRemoving the embroidery frame Is being displayed EmbroideringStart the machine once more 121 122 Auto123 Moving the Location LayoutChecking the embroidering area Moving the embroidery locationTouch the key 124Changing the pattern direction Embroidering from a specific starting pointKey is touched 125126 Reversing patterns Using the Image key127 After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key128 When changing frame pattern and patterns sizeIf the bobbin thread has broken Adjustments During the Embroidery ProcessIf the thread breaks during embroidering 130 When sewing again from the beginningExample Embroidering ABC, then linking DE Embroidery ApplicationsPress the START/STOP button and start embroidering 131Stitch as in step Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern132 133 Finished applique on the projectCase a Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersCase B Case CExplanation of the Editing Functions Embroidery EditingEmbroidery Editing Capabilities Attach the embroidery unit and make necessary HOW to EditPreparations before Embroidering See pages 106 to 108 for details137 Character EditingExample Editing the Alphabet Select character type 138 139 Moving CharactersSpacing Characters Press Key to alter character sizes Changing Character SizeRotating Characters 140Press the key to change configuration Changing ConfigurationsChanging the Extent of the Curve Deleting a Pattern being Edited142 Completing Edit WorkSelect the one-point type One-point EditingSelect embroidery pattern Designate size, then press KeyPress Key to mirror image patterns to the left or Right Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or RightSometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methods145 Border Pattern Editing146 Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately147 Editing Combinations148 Press To move the alphabet characters upwards to a To adjust the degreePosition that is well balanced with Alphabet character array curve150 151 Saving a Pattern Combination to MemoryIf no more patterns can be saved Do not turn off the power while the word Saving is To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch KeyDeleting a stored pattern 152153 Lets Sew154 Correcting Edited PatternsCorrecting another stitch pattern during editing Press Key to make corrections after editing has been Correcting stitch patterns after editingCompleted. See page 154 for details on correction methods 155Retrieving Characters and Patterns RetrievingPreparation 156157 Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern158 Retrieving AN Edited PatternExample Deleting an embroidery pattern Deleting a Stored PatternPress the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key 159Making the Illustration MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch DesignsGrid sheet 160161 StitchIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove Generating the DataUnit If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by163 Moving a point Editing AN ExistingTouch this key to move To the last point Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to moveInserting new points Moving part or all of a patternTouch the , , or Key to move 165166 Once you have finished editing167 Storing the Which YOU have EnteredTouch Key Retrieving aIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove it Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the machine surface170 Always keep the machine clean171 Changing the Light BulbSet the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle Type Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle173 Error Messages174 175 This message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is Touched when in editing modeWhile the needle is lowered This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is177 178 Instruction messages179 Alarms180 TroubleshootingUsing the Operation Guide KEY 181 Trouble with threads and stitches182 Mechanical trouble183 Sewing ChartSewing Utility Decorative 184185 Utility stitches Character sewing Patterns Programmed in MachineSize L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 1/4 Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 3/8187 Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8Size cannot be changed 188 Size can be set to L Large or S Small189 Stitch width and length is adjustableFrame pattern embroidery chart Character embroidery chartSizes L 30 mm 1-3/16, M 15 mm 9/16, S 7.5 mm 1/4 Sizes can be enlarged or reduced191 Patterns Memory CardOne point mark embroidery pattern Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205