Brother 882-W33, Operation Manual

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USEFUL FUNCTIONS
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Pivoting
If the pivot function is selected, the machine stops
with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the
presser foot is automatically raised to an
appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is
pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed
again, the presser foot is automatically lowered
and sewing continues. This function is useful for
stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
a
Select a stitch.
b
Touch to select the pivot setting.
* To use the pivot function, the needle position should
be set to .
a Needle position setting key

The key appears as .
c
Place the fabric under the presser foot with
the needle at the starting point of the
stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop”
button. The machine will begin sewing.
d
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the
machine at the point where the sewing
direction changes.

The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and
the presser foot is raised.
CAUTION
• When the pivot setting is selected, the
machine starts when the “Start/Stop” button is
pressed or the foot controller is pressed down
even if the presser foot has been raised. Be
sure to keep your hands and other items away
from the needle, otherwise injuries may occur.
Memo
• When the pivot setting is selected, the height
of the presser foot when sewing is stopped
can be changed according to the type of
fabric being sewn. Touch to display
[Pivoting Height] of the settings screen. Touch
the number to select the height. To raise the
presser foot further, increase the setting.
(Normally, 3.2 mm is set.)
Memo
• If appears as light gray when the stitch
pattern was selected, the pivot function
cannot be used.
• If the pivot function is selected, [Presser Foot
Height] in the settings screen is not available
and the setting cannot be changed.
a