6. OPERATION

(13) Program mode indicator Illuminates during program mode.

(14) Cycle program mode indicator Illuminates during cycle program mode.

(15) SELECT key

Press to change the mode.

When an independent program (1 - 9) is selected, the mode changes in the following order. Automatic mode Test feed mode Manual mode Program mode Automatic mode

When a cycle program (A - D) is selected, the mode changes in the following order.

Automatic mode Test feed mode Manual mode Cycle program mode Automatic mode

(16)Program number display

 

Displays the program number and the parameter number.

(17)

Program No. UP key ( key)

 

Press to increase the value in the program number display.

(18)

Program No. DOWN key ( key)

 

Press to decrease the value in the program number display.

(19)Detail display

In automatic mode, this display shows the production counter or the stitch length.

However, if a cycle program is selected, the cycle program step number and setting details are displayed.

In test feed mode and manual mode, the number of stitches remaining is displayed.

In program mode, the parameter details are shown.

In cycle program mode, the cycle program details are shown.

(20)Detail UP key ( key)

 

Press to increase the value in the detail display.

(21)

Detail DOWN key ( key)

 

Press to decrease the value in the detail display.

(22)

ENTER key

Press to accept the values appearing in the program number display and detail display.

6-2. Starting up

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1.Press the power switch (23) to turn on the power.

*The power indicator (1) will illuminate, and "--" and "----" will appear in the program number display (16) and detail display (19) respectively.

Note: If "E-10" appears in the detail display, turn the upper shaft pulley by hand to set the upper shaft to the needle up stop position.

2.Press the start switch (24).

*The feed bracket will move to the cloth setting position.

*The panel displays will return to the same displays as when sewing last finished.

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Brother rh-918a manual Starting up

rh-918a specifications

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