Brother Innov-is 1500D, Operation Manual

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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Operation Buttons
a “Start/Stop” button
When this button is pressed, the machine sews a few stitches at
a low speed, then begins sewing at the speed set by the sewing
speed controller. Press this button again to stop sewing. This
button lights up in a different color depending on the machine’s
operating condition.
b
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
This button is used to sew reinforcement stitches at the
beginning and end of stitching. When this button is pressed, the
machine sews 3 to 5 stitches in the same spot, then stops
automatically. For straight and zigzag stitch patterns that take
reverse stitches, the machine sews reverse stitches (stitches
sewn in the opposite direction) at low speed only while the
“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is held down.
c
“Needle Position” button
Use this button to change the sewing direction or for detailed
sewing in small areas. Press this button to raise or lower the
needle position. Press this button twice to sew a single stitch.
d “Thread Cutter” button
Press this button after sewing to automatically trim the excess
thread.
e “Presser Foot Lifter” button
Press this button to lower the presser foot and apply pressure to
the fabric. Press this button again to raise the presser foot.
f Sewing speed controller
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the
sewing speed. Slide the controller to the left to sew at lower
speeds. Slide the controller to the right to sew at higher speeds.
Beginners should sew at a lower speed until they become
familiar with the machine.
Included Accessories
The accessories are stored in the flat bed
attachment. Open the flat bed attachment as
shown below.
a Embroidery foot “U” storage space
b
Bobbin stand
(Place the bobbins on the pins to store them.)
c
Storage space
d
Presser foot storage tray
(Store presser feet marked A, G, I, J, M, N, and R.)
Green: The machine is ready to sew or is sewing.
Red: The machine cannot sew.
CAUTION
• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after
the threads have already been cut. Otherwise,
the needle may break, the threads may become
tangled, or damage to the machine may occur.
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