Brother 888-F42, Operation Manual

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Sewing
B-36
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When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser
foot and remove the fabric.
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Using the foot controller
You can also use the foot controller to start and stop
sewing.
a
Turn off the machine.
b
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the
machine.
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Foot controller jack
c
Turn on the machine.
d
Slowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.
e
Release the foot controller to stop the machine.
Sewing reinforcement stitches
Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the
beginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitch
button) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches (Refer to “Stitch
Setting Chart” under the column for “Reverse button” on
page B-44.).
While pressing (Reinforcement stitch button), the machine
will sew 3 to 5 reinforcement stitches at that point and then
stop.
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Reverse stitch button
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Reinforcement stitch button
If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected, reverse
stitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automatically
at the beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button is
pressed. Press (Reverse stitch button) or
(Reinforcement stitch button) to sew reverse stitches or
reinforcement stitches automatically at the end of sewing.
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Reverse stitch
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Reinforcement stitch
The operation performed when the button is pressed differs
depending on the selected pattern. Refer to the table in
“Automatic reinforcement stitching” on page B-37.
Note
• When cutting thread such as nylon monofilament
thread, or other decorative threads, use the
thread cutter on the side of the machine.
CAUTION
• Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect
in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a
fire or an electric shock.
Memo
• When the foot controller is being used, you
cannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/Stop”
button.
• Bobbin winding can be started and stopped with
the foot controller.
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Memo
• The speed that is set using the sewing speed
controller will be the foot controller’s maximum
sewing speed.
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