Understanding the LCD Screens, Memo | Brother Sewing Machines

Understanding the LCD Screens

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Understanding the LCD Screens

The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly. The LCD displays the following information.

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aPresser foot that should be used

bStitch mode

cTwin needle/needle stop position

dAutomatic reverse/reinforcement stitches

eSelected stitch

fStitch length (mm)

gStitch width (mm)

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zFor details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly, refer to “Error messages” (page 132).

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Brother Sewing Machines Understanding the LCD Screens, Memo, a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode

Contents

Computerized Sewing Machine Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Important Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY GETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Troubleshooting APPENDIXStitch Settings Care and Maintenance b One-touch lower threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction a Easy upper threading Included accessories AccessoriesAccessories The following are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesMemo Machine Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Operation buttons Needle and presser foot section Stitch mode keys h-j Operation panel@ A C Page 1 GETTING READY Use only the power cord included with this machine Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use Turning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch Understanding the LCD Screensa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Twin needle/needle stop position Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Details List of stitch or machine attributesAttribute Icon Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Actual size Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbin a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Winding/Installing the Bobbina Spool pin b Spool cap If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool mPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin hReattach the bobbin cover Threading the upper thread Upper Threading Upper Threading GETTING READY Threading the needle X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needle dInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft When changing the sewing direction a Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin threadfReattach the bobbin cover Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Weight Needle types and their usesThread Replacing the needle Checking the needlemachine starts sewing a Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver Install the twin needle in the same waya Needle stopper The presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser foot d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder Using the optional walking foot eAttach the presser foot holder Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length SEWING BASICS Sewing General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric bPress start/stop button once Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons Using the foot controller cTurn on the sewing machine Securing the stitching ePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller Cutting the thread Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch length Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below once Useful FunctionsdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and then press start/stop button once Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction foot will return to its normal position Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Useful Sewing Tips Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seam allowance 3 UTILITY STITCHES using overcasting foot “G”using the optional side cutter Satin stitching using the sewing patterns Preset utility stitchSelecting Stitching Selecting stitch types and Selecting Stitching Selecting stitching† Character stitches No.01-55 † Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Saved patterns With direct selectionWith number selection Preset utility stitch To select a different stitch † To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches 2-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”3-point c Raise the presser foot lever Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cuttera Remove the presser foot b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle a 2 cm 3/4 inch hSelect a stitchjPosition the fabric in the side cutter kLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasic Stitching For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page 3 4 5Changing the needle position Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide platecAttach buttonhole foot “A” dSelect a stitch Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width Button sewing kWhen you are finished attaching the button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionA zipper can be sewn in place Zipper Insertion b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the Inserting a side zipper hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I” o Remove the basting stitching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching dAttach zigzag foot “J” Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitching Piecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchinga 6.5 mm 1/4 inch Quilting aTurn off the sewing machine Free-motion quiltingbholder Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller a Narrower b Wider gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearfPress. or Stitch width keys to select hSelect stitch Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching Eyelet Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Decorative StitchingDecorative Stitching Fagoting Smocking Scallop stitchingof the upper thread” page Shell tuck stitching c Straight stitch JoiningHeirloom stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance UTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inch Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Combining patternsaSelect the first pattern Checking the selected pattern Repeat sewing patternsa Single b Repeated bPress Mirror imaging the patterndPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear aSelect a stitch a Normal b Mirror-imaged Saving patterns Retrieving a pattern Realigning the pattern hPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX Left Stitch SettingsUtility stitches APPENDIX Stitch Name Stitch Settings Hem stitching Buttonhole stitch Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Twin Needle Presser FootWalking Foot APPENDIX Other stitches 2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern 1 Pattern for making adjustmentLeft/Right Flipping Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the race Removing the needle plate Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting The lower thread is TroubleshootingThe upper thread breaks The fabric is skippedThe thread tension is incorrect the LCD Error messages Troubleshooting For a correct operation One beep is sounded Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD Operation beep ePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Index Numerics Index utility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China