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Brother PC 8500 manual Setting Up

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Setting Up

3.Select the “ ” stitch again, and press the “REVERSESewing STITCH” button.

4.Select the “ ”stitch, and then sew until you reach the starting point.

*Lateral zigzag sewing should be carried out using the same procedure as lateral straight 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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Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only For repair or adjustment Please Read Before Using this MachineFor a longer service life Congratulations on Choosing OUR MachineContents 135 Reversing patterns Using the Image key106 156173 Function for making own stitch Designs 160169 180Setting UP Chapter Principal PartsCard slot Main power switchPower cord 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 ButtonsUsing the Screen Keys Examples of the keys on LCDAbout the screen If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned on Adjusting the brightness of the LCDTouch this key to make contrast less lighter HOW to USE the Language Selection KEY Example To change the display language to SpanishTouch the Operation Guide key How to clear the language selectionReturn all screen displays and error Touch Key Touch the English keyBobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin threadGroove of the bobbin Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaftSpring on the shaft Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or fiveSetting the bobbin Utility Stitches Decorative CharactersUpper Threading Thread according to number and arrow marks on machineOn the spool post Auto-threading device Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up leverNet Extra spool pinSpool felt Net Thread spoolSTART/STOP START/STOP button Foot controllerMounting and Using the Knee Lifter Increasing the stitch width Stitch Width and Stitch LengthStitch width Decreasing the stitch widthSewing characters and patterns using satin stitches Stitch lengthIncreasing the stitch length Touch the stitch length setting key Decreasing the stitch lengthStitch Non-adjustable Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Thread TensionCorrect tension Bobbin thread Upper thread SurfaceTighten tension by touching Strong Except Utility StitchReverse side Installing embroidery foot Q Changing the Presser FootChange the presser foot according to the LCD message Changing the embroidery foot Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. WhileFeed dog adjustment Be careful not to touch the needle during this timeOtherwise injury may result Setting the needle securely Changing the NeedleChecking needle Machine Operation Keys Sewing by using Utility Stitch SewingTrial Sewing From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper thread Cm 1-15/16Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching Automatic Reinforcement StitchingThis stitch automatically prevents fraying Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting Automatic Thread CuttingThread can be cut automatically Utility Stitch Selection Example ButtonholesEditing Patterns Useful Skills KeySewing corners Sewing thick seams Sewing curvesFor short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm 3/16 Sewing thick fabric Sewing thin fabricSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch When the automatic thread cutting and automatic Utility StitchesStraight Stitches For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabric Changing the stitch lengthChanging the needle position Adapter for LOW Shank Attachments Included accessoriesInstallation of walking foot AdapterZigzag Stitches Overcasting using a zigzag stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Patchwork for crazy quiltWhen using , or stitches OvercastingNormal sewing By using the side cutter, you can do overcastingThin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitchThread the needle, and then pull out a long Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabricPlace the fabric as shown left figure B Presser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot leverBlind HEM Stitches Adjusting the needle drop position Reverse side SurfaceButtonhole Stitches 3 4 8 9Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on Pin Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonholeKeyhole buttonhole Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics Cm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cm Changing the stitch widthExample For a button with a diameter Scale should be set atBAR Tacking Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etcThick fabrics Changing the bar tack stitch lengthChanging the bar tack stitch width Darning Auto 7.0 mm 1/4 Stitch width settingDarning stitch cycle NarrowerLength to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak Tape AttachingPatchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitch Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tapeStitch for making eyelet on belts, etc Stitch width setting keys to set the sizeEyelet Stitch Size of eyelet Actual sizeButton Sewing This stitch is used for attaching buttonsRaise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog Attaching buttons with four holes Attaching a shank to the buttonBasting Out automatically Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationCentered application Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and thenSide application Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse sidePress the seam allowance open and align the folded hem Utility Stitches Dart Seam Gathering Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etcPulling out the bobbin thread Pintuck Select Stitch and then touch KeyTurn the fabric and iron the folded parts only Iron the folds toward the same direction Flat Fell Seam Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatlyFinished flat fell seam Appliques Sewing the applique around cornersNeedle drop point Dresden Plate When the automatic thread cutting and automaticApplique Quilts Stained Glass Sunbonnet SueScallop Stitch Smocking Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothingPatchwork Stitch Fagoting Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etcFold the fabric in half diagonally Decorative StitchingShell tacking Use a thin fabricHEM-STITCH Heirloom Stitch Hem-stitchingUtility Stitches Select Stitch, and then sew until you reach Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAGMulti-directional sewing on tubular fabrics Desired lengthSetting Up Characters and Decorative Stitches Character SewingTouch this key to confirm your entry. Refer to Combinations of characters Try entering BusSpace key An advice screen will appear if you touch this Decorative StitchesTouch the CHARACTER/DECORATIVE Stitch key Decorative Stitches 7 mm Satin Stitches Cross Stitching Single/repeat sewing Character and Decorative Stitch AdjustmentChanging the pattern size Actual size 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 Mirror Image Normal VerticallyMirror Image Normal Horizontally Top to bottomConfirming entry of combined stitch patterns Saving combined stitch patterns100 If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved Erasing a pattern101 Using a pattern sheet SewingSewing attractive finishes Sewing Needle hole reference linePress the START/STOP button. Sewing will then start Once sewing of the character has been completed, 104Adjusting Stitch Patterns Correct shape Vert. + Horiz. +105 Attaching embroidery foot Q EmbroideringPreparation Before Sewing 106Fitting embroidery unit 107Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed Removing the embroidery unitPlacing the embroidery unit into its case Touch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery EditInitializing the embroidery unit 109Selecting alphabetical characters How to combine charactersSelecting and Sewing Patterns Select the character requiredSelecting one-point patterns Screen will be displayed111 Key first and then touch the frame pattern key Selecting frame patternsSelection screen will be displayed 112Selecting floral alphabets Selecting patterns from a memory card 114Memory card pattern selection screen will Touch KeyBe displayed. The illustration at left shows 115Memory If the pattern cannot be saved Refer to116 Embroidering attractive finishes Setting the fabric into the embroidery frameEmbroidering Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin threadOuter frame Inner frame Surface of fabric 118Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit Removing the embroidery frame119 Embroidering Start the machine once moreIs being displayed 121 Auto 122Moving the Location Layout 123Touch the key Moving the embroidery locationChecking the embroidering area 124Key is touched Embroidering from a specific starting pointChanging the pattern direction 125Reversing patterns Using the Image key 126After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key 127When changing frame pattern and patterns size 128Adjustments During the Embroidery Process If the thread breaks during embroideringIf the bobbin thread has broken When sewing again from the beginning 130Press the START/STOP button and start embroidering Embroidery ApplicationsExample Embroidering ABC, then linking DE 131Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern 132Stitch as in step Finished applique on the project 133Case B Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersCase a Case CEmbroidery Editing Embroidery Editing CapabilitiesExplanation of the Editing Functions Preparations before Embroidering HOW to EditAttach the embroidery unit and make necessary See pages 106 to 108 for detailsCharacter Editing Example Editing the Alphabet Select character type137 138 Moving Characters Spacing Characters139 Rotating Characters Changing Character SizePress Key to alter character sizes 140Changing the Extent of the Curve Changing ConfigurationsPress the key to change configuration Deleting a Pattern being EditedCompleting Edit Work 142Select embroidery pattern One-point EditingSelect the one-point type Designate size, then press KeySometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or RightPress Key to mirror image patterns to the left or Right See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methodsBorder Pattern Editing 145Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately 146Editing Combinations 147148 Position that is well balanced with To adjust the degreePress To move the alphabet characters upwards to a Alphabet character array curve150 Saving a Pattern Combination to Memory If no more patterns can be saved151 Deleting a stored pattern To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch KeyDo not turn off the power while the word Saving is 152Lets Sew 153Correcting Edited Patterns Correcting another stitch pattern during editing154 Completed. See page 154 for details on correction methods Correcting stitch patterns after editingPress Key to make corrections after editing has been 155Preparation RetrievingRetrieving Characters and Patterns 156Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern 157Retrieving AN Edited Pattern 158Press the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key Deleting a Stored PatternExample Deleting an embroidery pattern 159Grid sheet MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch DesignsMaking the Illustration 160Stitch 161Unit Generating the DataIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by163 Touch this key to move To the last point Editing AN ExistingMoving a point Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to moveTouch the , , or Key to move Moving part or all of a patternInserting new points 165Once you have finished editing 166Storing the Which YOU have Entered 167Retrieving a If the embroidery unit is attached, remove itTouch Key Cleaning the screen MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the machine surfaceAlways keep the machine clean 170Changing the Light Bulb Set the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap171 Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle TypeError Messages 173174 175 While the needle is lowered Touched when in editing modeThis message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is177 Instruction messages 178Alarms 179Troubleshooting Using the Operation Guide KEY180 Trouble with threads and stitches 181Mechanical trouble 182Sewing Chart 183184 Sewing Utility Decorative185 Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 1/4 Patterns Programmed in MachineUtility stitches Character sewing Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 3/8Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8 Size cannot be changed187 Size can be set to L Large or S Small 188Stitch width and length is adjustable 189Sizes L 30 mm 1-3/16, M 15 mm 9/16, S 7.5 mm 1/4 Character embroidery chartFrame pattern embroidery chart Sizes can be enlarged or reducedPatterns Memory Card One point mark embroidery pattern191 Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205