Brother 888-F42, Operation Manual

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Useful Functions
B-42
Automatically cutting the thread
The machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the
end of the stitching. This is called “programmed thread
cutting”. If programmed thread cutting is set, automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set.
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting a
stitch pattern” on page B-34.
c
Press .
→
and are lit, and the machine is set for
programmed thread cutting and automatic reverse/
reinforcement stitching.
• To turn programmed thread cutting off, press .
d
Set the fabric in place, and press the “Start/Stop”
button once.
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Stitching will begin after reverse stitches or
reinforcement stitches are sewn.
e
Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press
(Reverse stitch button) or (Reinforcement stitch
button) once.
If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar tacking, that
includes reinforcement stitching has been selected, this
operation is unnecessary.
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After the reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching
has been done, the machine stops, and the thread is
cut.
1
The point where the “Start/Stop” button was pressed.
2
The point where (Reverse stitch button) or
(Reinforcement stitch button) was pressed.
3
The thread is cut here.
Adjusting the presser foot pressure
You can adjust the presser foot pressure (the amount of
pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foot) on the
settings screen. The higher the number, the greater the
pressure will be. Set the pressure at “3” for normal sewing.
a
Select (Presser foot pressure) in the settings
screen.
b
Adjust the pressure by pressing the “-” or “+” key.
Useful Functions
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Memo
• Programmed thread cutting will not be performed
if the “Start/Stop” button is pressed while sewing.
Press (Reverse stitch button) or
(Reinforcement stitch button) at the end of the
stitching.
• If the power is turned off, programmed thread
cutting will be turned off.