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Brother PC 8500 manual Start/Stop, START/STOP button Foot controller

Models: PC 8500

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START/STOP

“START/STOP” button

Foot controller

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1Place the fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot, and then press the “START/STOP” button. This machine starts sewing.

*Hold down the “START/STOP” button to sew at a slow speed.

2. Press the “START/STOP” button to stop this machine.

Note

Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.

1.With this machine turned off, insert the foot controller plug into its jack on this machine.

1Foot controller

2Foot controller jack

2.Turn on this machine, then slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.

*The speed set using the speed range control lever is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

3. Release the foot controller to stop this machine.

*When the foot controller is being used, the “START/STOP” button has no effect on the sewing.

Note (For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model J2

This foot controller can be used for this machine model PC- 8500.

Setting Up
Sewing
Stitches	Utility
Stitches	Decorative	Characters and
Embroidering
Patterns	Embroidery	Editing
Retrieving
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 Start/Stop, START/STOP button Foot controller

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 buttonsExamples of the keys on LCD Using the Screen KeysAbout the screen Adjusting the brightness of the LCD If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned onTouch this key to make contrast less lighter 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 bobbinThread according to number and arrow marks on machine Upper ThreadingOn the spool post 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 widthStitch length Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitchesIncreasing the stitch 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 SurfaceExcept Utility Stitch Tighten tension by touching StrongReverse side Changing the Presser Foot Installing embroidery foot QChange the presser foot according to the LCD message Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While Changing the embroidery footBe careful not to touch the needle during this time Feed dog adjustmentOtherwise injury may result Changing the Needle Setting the needle securelyChecking needle Machine Operation Keys Sewing Sewing by using Utility StitchTrial Sewing Cm 1-15/16 From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper threadAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitchingThis stitch automatically prevents fraying Automatic Thread Cutting Cancelling programmed automatic thread cuttingThread can be cut automatically Example Buttonholes Utility Stitch SelectionEditing Patterns Key Useful SkillsSewing thick seams Sewing curves Sewing cornersFor short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm 3/16 Sewing thin fabric Sewing thick fabricSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Utility Stitches When the automatic thread cutting and automaticStraight Stitches Changing the stitch length For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabricChanging the needle position 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 StitchesNormal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on PinKeyhole 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 length Thick fabricsChanging the bar tack stitch width 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 sizeThis stitch is used for attaching buttons Button SewingRaise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog 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 thenCrotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Side applicationPress the seam allowance open and align the folded hem Utility Stitches Dart Seam Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc GatheringPulling out the bobbin thread Select Stitch and then touch Key PintuckTurn the fabric and iron the folded parts only Iron the folds toward the same direction Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly Flat Fell SeamFinished flat fell seam Sewing the applique around corners AppliquesNeedle drop point 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 Character Sewing Characters and Decorative StitchesTouch this key to confirm your entry. Refer to Try entering Bus Combinations of charactersSpace key Decorative Stitches An advice screen will appear if you touch thisTouch the CHARACTER/DECORATIVE Stitch key 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 bottomSaving combined stitch patterns Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns100 Erasing a pattern If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved101 Sewing Using a pattern sheetSewing attractive finishes Needle hole reference line SewingPress the START/STOP button. Sewing will then start 104 Once sewing of the character has been completed,Correct shape Vert. + Horiz. + Adjusting Stitch Patterns105 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 requiredScreen will be displayed Selecting one-point patterns111 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 115If the pattern cannot be saved Refer to Memory116 Embroidering Setting the fabric into the embroidery frameEmbroidering attractive finishes Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread118 Outer frame Inner frame Surface of fabricRemoving the embroidery frame Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit119 Start the machine once more EmbroideringIs being displayed 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 thread breaks during embroidering Adjustments During the Embroidery ProcessIf the bobbin thread has broken 130 When sewing again from the beginningExample Embroidering ABC, then linking DE Embroidery ApplicationsPress the START/STOP button and start embroidering 131132 Embroidering appliques using a frame patternStitch as in step 133 Finished applique on the projectCase a Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersCase B Case CEmbroidery Editing Capabilities Embroidery EditingExplanation of the Editing Functions Attach the embroidery unit and make necessary HOW to EditPreparations before Embroidering See pages 106 to 108 for detailsExample Editing the Alphabet Select character type Character Editing137 138 Spacing Characters Moving Characters139 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 If no more patterns can be saved Saving a Pattern Combination to Memory151 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 SewCorrecting another stitch pattern during editing Correcting Edited Patterns154 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 EnteredIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove it Retrieving aTouch Key Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning the screen Cleaning the machine surface170 Always keep the machine cleanSet the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap Changing the Light Bulb171 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 AlarmsUsing the Operation Guide KEY Troubleshooting180 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 3/8Size cannot be changed Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8187 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 reducedOne point mark embroidery pattern Patterns Memory Card191 Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205