Brother Z-8550A, Z-8560A User-friendly operation panel, Easy operation enhancing productivity

User-friendly operation panel

Any required operation is quickly available

The functions are located in symmetrical layout easy to remember, based on user interface. They are grouped and color-coded by operation object so that users are not puzzled at operations.

Two-color display and pictograms, easy to grasp

The two-color display LCD panel has been adopted. It distinguishes contents of displayed items by color. Pictograms easy to grasp are also used.

Digital setting of maximum sewing speed

The maximum sewing speed can be set digitally at the operation panel. The sewing speed can be changed with checking the sewing speed control display visually.

Number of stitches is counted

The number of stitches, which have been sewn, is counted. When the number reaches to the number preset by a user, the machine notifies it with the pictogram and sound. It can be used as a measure of lower thread’s used amount or sewn length, and as a production counter.

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Easy to view with no eye fatigue

The backlit LCD panel eases users’ view of the display. The frosted surface of the display has no reflection that causes users’ eye fatigue.

Zigzag base line position can be set as desired

A position of zigzag base line, which is the center of a sewing pattern, can be set at the operation panel. By this setting, a sewing pattern can be shifted right and left.

Maximum zigzag width

Zigzag width

Base line	Base line
	2mm to the left

Sewing data can be stored in user programs

Three sets of combinations of such as sewing pattern and zigzag width can be registered. Frequently-used sewing data can be retrieved just by pressing the keys.

Easy operation enhancing productivity

Easy-to-use bobbin winder

The bobbin winder is located at the top of the machine arm. It is easier to adjust the bobbin thread amount and set and remove a bobbin.

Stopping with needle up and needle down position

Needle position function greatly helps material handling. It enables needle down stop, for changing the direction of the material, and needle up stop, for set and removal of materials.

Light-touch pedal operation

The pedal touch of the Z-8550A and Z-8560A is more comfortable compared to that with a clutch motor, making pedal operation easier. Sewing to add some stitches can also be performed with a light-touch pedal operation.

Meeting a wide range of applications by simple adjustment

Feed amount can be set up to 5 mm with the stitch length dial. One single machine can deal with sewing ranging from foundation garments to general materials with large feed pitch, by replacement of the feed dog and the needle plate and simple adjustment.