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Brother PC 8500 While the needle is lowered, Pressed while the foot controller is still connected

Models: PC 8500

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Setting Up

This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached	Sewing
while the needle is lowered.
	Stitches	Utility
This message is displayed if the “START/STOP” button is	Stitches	Decorative	Characters and
pressed while the foot controller is still connected.	Stitches	Decorative	Characters and
	Embroidering
This message is displayed if the “START/STOP” button is	Patterns	Embroidery	Editing
touched when in editing mode.

	Retrieving
This message is displayed if a non-buttonhole pattern is		Custom
selected and the “START/STOP” button or “REVERSETMStitch		Custom	My
STITCH” button is pressed while the buttonhole lever is
lowered.	Maintenance
	Maintenance
This message is displayed if a buttonhole pattern is selected	Messages	Error

and the “START/STOP” button or “REVERSE STITCH” button
is pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.
	shooting	Trouble
This message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is	Chart	Sewing
This message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is
larger than the embroidery frame.
	in Machine)	(Programmed	Patterns
	Card)	(Memory	Patterns

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Brother PC 8500 manual While the needle is lowered, This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Please Read Before Using this MachineFor a longer service life For repair or adjustmentContents 156 Reversing patterns Using the Image key106 135180 Function for making own stitch Designs 160169 173Principal Parts Setting UP ChapterController jack Main power switchPower cord Card slotSetting 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 KEYTouch Key Touch the English key How to clear the language selectionReturn all screen displays and error Touch the Operation Guide keyWinding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread SettingWind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaftSpring on the shaft Groove of the bobbinUtility 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 deviceNet Thread spool Extra spool pinSpool felt NetSTART/STOP button Foot controller START/STOPMounting and Using the Knee Lifter Decreasing the stitch width Stitch Width and Stitch LengthStitch width Increasing 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 Bobbin thread Upper thread Surface Thread TensionCorrect tension Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin threadReverse 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 Adapter Included accessoriesInstallation of walking foot Adapter for LOW Shank AttachmentsPatchwork for crazy quilt Overcasting using a zigzag stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Zigzag StitchesOvercasting When using , or stitchesThick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitch By using the side cutter, you can do overcastingThin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Normal sewingPresser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot lever Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabricPlace the fabric as shown left figure B Thread the needle, and then pull out a longBlind 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 Scale should be set at Changing the stitch widthExample For a button with a diameter Cm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cmUse for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc BAR TackingChanging the bar tack stitch width Thick fabricsChanging the bar tack stitch length Darning Narrower Stitch width settingDarning stitch cycle Auto 7.0 mm 1/4Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tape Tape AttachingPatchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitch Length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weakSize of eyelet Actual size Stitch width setting keys to set the sizeEyelet Stitch Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etcRaise 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 Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and then Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationCentered application Out automaticallyPress 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 Stained Glass Sunbonnet Sue When the automatic thread cutting and automaticApplique Quilts Dresden PlateScallop Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing Smocking StitchPatchwork Stitch Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc FagotingUse a thin fabric Decorative StitchingShell tacking Fold the fabric in half diagonallyHem-stitching HEM-STITCH Heirloom StitchUtility Stitches Desired length Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAGMulti-directional sewing on tubular fabrics Select Stitch, and then sew until you reachSetting 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 Touch the large/small key to change the pattern size Character and Decorative Stitch AdjustmentChanging the pattern size Actual size Single/repeat sewingElongation Stitch Changing the stitch length and the stitch widthExample Satin stitch pattern Making various pattern combinations Top to bottom VerticallyMirror Image Normal Horizontally Mirror Image Normal100 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. + 106 EmbroideringPreparation Before Sewing Attaching embroidery foot Q107 Fitting embroidery unitTouch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery Edit Removing the embroidery unitPlacing the embroidery unit into its case Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed109 Initializing the embroidery unitSelect the character required How to combine charactersSelecting and Sewing Patterns Selecting alphabetical characters111 Selecting one-point patternsScreen will be displayed 112 Selecting frame patternsSelection screen will be displayed Key first and then touch the frame pattern keySelecting floral alphabets 114 Selecting patterns from a memory card115 Touch KeyBe displayed. The illustration at left shows Memory card pattern selection screen will116 MemoryIf the pattern cannot be saved Refer to Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread Setting the fabric into the embroidery frameEmbroidering Embroidering attractive finishes118 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 Layout124 Moving the embroidery locationChecking the embroidering area Touch the key125 Embroidering from a specific starting pointChanging the pattern direction Key is touched126 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 beginning131 Embroidery ApplicationsExample Embroidering ABC, then linking DE Press the START/STOP button and start embroideringStitch as in step Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern132 133 Finished applique on the projectCase C Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersCase a Case BExplanation of the Editing Functions Embroidery EditingEmbroidery Editing Capabilities See pages 106 to 108 for details HOW to EditAttach the embroidery unit and make necessary Preparations before Embroidering137 Character EditingExample Editing the Alphabet Select character type 138 139 Moving CharactersSpacing Characters 140 Changing Character SizePress Key to alter character sizes Rotating CharactersDeleting a Pattern being Edited Changing ConfigurationsPress the key to change configuration Changing the Extent of the Curve142 Completing Edit WorkDesignate size, then press Key One-point EditingSelect the one-point type Select embroidery patternSee pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methods Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or RightPress Key to mirror image patterns to the left or Right Sometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected145 Border Pattern Editing146 Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately147 Editing Combinations148 Alphabet character array curve To adjust the degreePress To move the alphabet characters upwards to a Position that is well balanced with150 151 Saving a Pattern Combination to MemoryIf no more patterns can be saved 152 To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch KeyDo not turn off the power while the word Saving is Deleting a stored pattern153 Lets Sew154 Correcting Edited PatternsCorrecting another stitch pattern during editing 155 Correcting stitch patterns after editingPress Key to make corrections after editing has been Completed. See page 154 for details on correction methods156 RetrievingRetrieving Characters and Patterns Preparation157 Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern158 Retrieving AN Edited Pattern159 Deleting a Stored PatternExample Deleting an embroidery pattern Press the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key160 MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch DesignsMaking the Illustration Grid sheet161 StitchIf you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by Generating the DataIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove Unit163 Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to move Editing AN ExistingMoving a point Touch this key to move To the last point165 Moving part or all of a patternInserting new points Touch the , , or Key to move166 Once you have finished editing167 Storing the Which YOU have EnteredTouch Key Retrieving aIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove it Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the screen170 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 if the START/STOP button is Touched when in editing modeThis message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is While the needle is lowered177 178 Instruction messages179 Alarms180 TroubleshootingUsing the Operation Guide KEY 181 Trouble with threads and stitches182 Mechanical trouble183 Sewing ChartSewing Utility Decorative 184185 Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 3/8 Patterns Programmed in MachineUtility stitches Character sewing Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 1/4187 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 adjustableSizes can be enlarged or reduced Character embroidery chartFrame pattern embroidery chart Sizes L 30 mm 1-3/16, M 15 mm 9/16, S 7.5 mm 1/4191 Patterns Memory CardOne point mark embroidery pattern Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205