User manual BROTHER F410

[. . . ] Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-F10/H32 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. Cover2-3 PANTONE 285 C K INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. [. . . ] ς Example: Thick fabric S UTILITY STITCHES Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem j against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. ς Example: Normal fabric Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches 1 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 1 Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point, raise the needle, and then change the stitch width. 1 Thick fabric 2 Normal fabric Sewing S-9 Blind Hem Stitching ■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right. Increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.  Example: Thick fabric  Example: Normal fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric l guide. Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you remove the fabric by pulling it back. M are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to Note • Be sure to pull the fabric backward after finished sewing. If you pull the fabric toward side or forward, the presser foot may be damaged. 1 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric S-10 Overcasting Stitches Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Presser foot • After the stitch width is adjusted, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may break and cause injury. CAUTION S UTILITY STITCHES Stitch name Stitch Stitch number 13* Overcasting stitch 14 15 G 1 The needle should not touch the center bar • If the presser foot is raised to its highest level, the needle may strike the presser foot. E are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch mode. A Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you remove the fabric by pulling it back. Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against presser foot lever. C the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the a 1 Guide d guide. Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot 1 1 Needle drop point Sewing S-11 Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” Presser foot 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. Stitch name Stitch Stitch number Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch (Right) 2 steps elastic zigzag stitch 3 steps elastic zigzag stitch 08* 10 11 12* J 16 17 Note • Thread the needle manually when using the side cutter, or only attach the side cutter after threading the needle using the needle threader. Presser foot S Stitch name Stitch Stitch number 20 21 With side cutter 22 23 Overcasting stitch 18 19 * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch mode. Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle a Remove the presser foot. Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the c dropping off the edge at the right. [. . . ] This message is displayed when the “Start/Stop” button was pressed while the foot controller was connected. The motor locked up because the thread became tangled, or the needle bent and thus hit the needle plate. Or is pressed while the Solution Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing the operation. [. . . ]