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Brother PC 8500 Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft, Spring on the shaft

Models: PC 8500

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Setting Up

	4.	Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft	Sewing
		and place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. Then,
		push the bobbin winder shaft to the right.	Stitches	Utility
	1	Spring on the shaft	Stitches	Utility
	1	Spring on the shaft
	2	Groove of the bobbin
			Stitches	Characters and Decorative
	5.	Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five	Embroidering
		times, pass the end of the thread through the slit in the	Embroidering
		times, pass the end of the thread through the slit in the

bobbin winder seat, and then pull the thread in the direction shown in the illustration. Use the cutter to cut the thread.

1Bobbin winder seat

Patterns

Embroidery

Editing

6.Slide the speed range control lever to its maximum (as far to the right as possible).

7.Press the “START/STOP” button. The machine will stop automatically when the bobbin is full.

8.After the bobbin has stopped moving, press the “START/STOP” button to stop the machine.

9.Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin.

Retrieving
Stitch TM	My Custom

Maintenance
Messages	Error
shooting	Trouble
Chart	Sewing
in Machine)	(Programmed	Patterns
Card)	(Memory	Patterns
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Brother PC 8500 Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft, Spring on the shaft, Groove of the bobbin

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Please Read Before Using this Machine For a longer service lifeFor repair or adjustment Congratulations on Choosing OUR MachineContents Reversing patterns Using the Image key 106135 156Function for making own stitch Designs 160 169173 180Setting UP Chapter Principal PartsMain power switch Power cordCard slot Controller jackOther Included Accessories Setting Up Part Name Part Code OthersOptions Part Name Part Code OthersPower Supply Insert the plug into a wall outletSelection Keys Screen messages guide you through each operationUsing the operation buttons 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 HOW to USE the Language Selection KEY Example To change the display language to SpanishHow to clear the language selection Return all screen displays and errorTouch the Operation Guide key Touch Key Touch the English keyBobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin threadAlign the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft Spring on the shaftGroove of the bobbin Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or fiveSetting the bobbin Utility Stitches Decorative CharactersOn the spool post Upper ThreadingThread according to number and arrow marks on machine Auto-threading device Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up leverExtra spool pin Spool feltNet Net Thread spoolSTART/STOP START/STOP button Foot controllerMounting and Using the Knee Lifter Stitch Width and Stitch Length Stitch widthIncreasing the stitch width Decreasing the stitch widthIncreasing the stitch length Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitchesStitch length Touch the stitch length setting key Decreasing the stitch lengthStitch Non-adjustable Thread Tension Correct 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 Changing the embroidery foot Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. WhileOtherwise 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 From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper thread Cm 1-15/16This stitch automatically prevents fraying Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitchingAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Thread can be cut automatically Cancelling programmed automatic thread cuttingAutomatic Thread Cutting Utility Stitch Selection Example ButtonholesEditing Patterns Useful Skills KeyFor 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 Included accessories Installation of walking footAdapter for LOW Shank Attachments AdapterOvercasting using a zigzag stitch Applique using a zigzag stitchZigzag Stitches Patchwork for crazy quiltWhen using , or stitches OvercastingBy using the side cutter, you can do overcasting Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabricNormal sewing Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitchMake a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric Place the fabric as shown left figure BThread the needle, and then pull out a long Presser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot leverBlind HEM Stitches Adjusting the needle drop position Reverse side SurfaceButtonhole Stitches 3 4 8 9Keyhole buttonhole Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on PinNormal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics Changing the stitch width Example For a button with a diameterCm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cm Scale should be set atBAR Tacking Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etcChanging the bar tack stitch width Thick fabricsChanging the bar tack stitch length Darning Stitch width setting Darning stitch cycleAuto 7.0 mm 1/4 NarrowerTape Attaching Patchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitchLength to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tapeStitch width setting keys to set the size Eyelet StitchStitch 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 buttons with four holes Attaching a shank to the buttonBasting Zipper Insertion Centered and Side Application Centered 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 Gathering Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etcPulling 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 Flat Fell Seam Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatlyFinished flat fell seam Needle drop point AppliquesSewing the applique around corners When the automatic thread cutting and automatic Applique QuiltsDresden Plate Stained Glass Sunbonnet SueScallop Stitch Smocking Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothingPatchwork Stitch Fagoting Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etcDecorative Stitching Shell tackingFold the fabric in half diagonally Use a thin fabricHEM-STITCH Heirloom Stitch Hem-stitchingUtility Stitches Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabricsSelect 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 Character and Decorative Stitch Adjustment Changing the pattern size Actual sizeSingle/repeat sewing Touch the large/small key to change the pattern sizeElongation Changing the stitch length and the stitch width StitchExample Satin stitch pattern Making various pattern combinations Vertically Mirror Image Normal HorizontallyMirror 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 Once sewing of the character has been completed, 104105 Adjusting Stitch PatternsCorrect shape Vert. + Horiz. + Embroidering Preparation Before SewingAttaching embroidery foot Q 106Fitting embroidery unit 107Removing the embroidery unit Placing the embroidery unit into its caseMake sure that the embroidery frame has been removed Touch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery EditInitializing the embroidery unit 109How to combine characters Selecting and Sewing PatternsSelecting alphabetical characters Select the character required111 Selecting one-point patternsScreen will be displayed Selecting frame patterns Selection screen will be displayedKey first and then touch the frame pattern key 112Selecting floral alphabets Selecting patterns from a memory card 114Touch Key Be displayed. The illustration at left showsMemory card pattern selection screen will 115116 MemoryIf the pattern cannot be saved Refer to Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame EmbroideringEmbroidering attractive finishes Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin threadOuter frame Inner frame Surface of fabric 118119 Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unitRemoving the embroidery frame Is being displayed EmbroideringStart the machine once more 121 Auto 122Moving the Location Layout 123Moving the embroidery location Checking the embroidering areaTouch the key 124Embroidering from a specific starting point Changing the pattern directionKey is touched 125Reversing patterns Using the Image key 126After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key 127When changing frame pattern and patterns size 128If the bobbin thread has broken Adjustments During the Embroidery ProcessIf the thread breaks during embroidering When sewing again from the beginning 130Embroidery Applications Example Embroidering ABC, then linking DEPress the START/STOP button and start embroidering 131Stitch as in step Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern132 Finished applique on the project 133Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners Case aCase B Case CExplanation of the Editing Functions Embroidery EditingEmbroidery Editing Capabilities HOW to Edit Attach the embroidery unit and make necessaryPreparations before Embroidering See pages 106 to 108 for details137 Character EditingExample Editing the Alphabet Select character type 138 139 Moving CharactersSpacing Characters Changing Character Size Press Key to alter character sizesRotating Characters 140Changing Configurations Press the key to change configurationChanging the Extent of the Curve Deleting a Pattern being EditedCompleting Edit Work 142One-point Editing Select the one-point typeSelect embroidery pattern Designate size, then press KeyMirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or Right Press Key to mirror image patterns to the left or RightSometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methodsBorder Pattern Editing 145Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately 146Editing Combinations 147148 To adjust the degree Press To move the alphabet characters upwards to aPosition that is well balanced with Alphabet character array curve150 151 Saving a Pattern Combination to MemoryIf no more patterns can be saved To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch Key Do not turn off the power while the word Saving isDeleting a stored pattern 152Lets Sew 153154 Correcting Edited PatternsCorrecting another stitch pattern during editing Correcting stitch patterns after editing Press Key to make corrections after editing has beenCompleted. See page 154 for details on correction methods 155Retrieving Retrieving Characters and PatternsPreparation 156Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern 157Retrieving AN Edited Pattern 158Deleting a Stored Pattern Example Deleting an embroidery patternPress the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key 159MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch Designs Making the IllustrationGrid sheet 160Stitch 161Generating the Data If the embroidery unit is attached, removeUnit If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by163 Editing AN Existing Moving a pointTouch this key to move To the last point Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to moveMoving part or all of a pattern Inserting new pointsTouch the , , or Key to move 165Once you have finished editing 166Storing the Which YOU have Entered 167Touch Key Retrieving aIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove it Maintenance CleaningCleaning the screen Cleaning the machine surfaceAlways keep the machine clean 170171 Changing the Light BulbSet the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle TypeError Messages 173174 175 Touched when in editing mode This message is displayed when the embroidery pattern isWhile the needle is lowered This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is177 Instruction messages 178Alarms 179180 TroubleshootingUsing the Operation Guide KEY Trouble with threads and stitches 181Mechanical trouble 182Sewing Chart 183184 Sewing Utility Decorative185 Patterns Programmed in Machine Utility stitches Character sewingSize 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 Size can be set to L Large or S Small 188Stitch width and length is adjustable 189Character embroidery chart Frame pattern 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