Brother 888-G30, Operation Manual

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Utility Stitches
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Sewing overcasting stitches using the side
cutter (sold separately with some models)
Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished
while the edge of the fabric is cut off. Five utility stitches
can be used to sew overcasting stitches with the side
cutter.
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Side cutter
a
Remove the presser foot. (page 29)
b
Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the
needle clamp screw.
1
Connecting fork
2
Needle clamp screw
c
Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned
with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then
slowly lower the presser foot lever.
d
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side
cutter is securely attached.
e
Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then
pull it out toward the rear of the machine.
f
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 45.
g
Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in the fabric
at the beginning of the stitching.
h
Position the fabric in the side cutter.
The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the
guide plate of the side cutter.
1
Guide plate
• If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will
not be cut.
Note
• Thread the needle manually when using the side
cutter, or only attach the side cutter after threading
the needle using the needle threader.
CAUTION
• When using the side cutter, sew between low
and medium speed and do not touch the knives
or connecting fork of the side cutter while
sewing to avoid equipment damage or injury.
1
Connecting fork
2
Upper knife
3
Guide plate (lower knife)
b
c
a
b
a
1
Notch in presser
foot holder
2
Pin
Note
• When it is hard to set under the presser foot holder,
fit the pin on the side cutter into the notch of the
presser foot holder raising up the presser foot lever
higher.
No. 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27
Stitch
No. 1-28
Stitch
1
2 cm (3/4 inch)
b
a
1
a