User manual BROTHER INNOV-IS 10 BROCHURE

[. . . ] GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation Manual Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. This machine is intended for household use. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual: · To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. · Always unplug your machine if the power is cut. 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. [. . . ] If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. a a Presser foot holder screw Note When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. e · For details, refer to "Removing the presser Attach the presser foot holder. foot holder" (page 32). Removing the walking foot a twice to raise the needle. Memo Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot. For details on the stitches, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 79). The optional walking foot is available through your brother dealer. Press (needle position button) once or a Needle position button The needle is raised. b Turn off the sewing machine. 34 Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below. When the needle stops in the raised position The needle stops in the raised position when sewing ends. 1 Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. a Turn off the sewing machine. Memo After sewing is finished, the fabric can be pulled out. When the needle stops in the lowered position b While pressing (automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitch key), turn on the sewing machine. When machine beeps twice, release the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key. The needle stops in the lowered position when sewing ends. Memo a Use this position to change the sewing direction ("Changing the sewing direction" (page 48)) or to stop while sewing. a Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key The needle stop position changes to the raised position. Memo Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position to the lowered position. 35 GETTING READY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment. Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs. a Sewing large pieces of fabric The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces of fabric easier. Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left. a table. Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide Pull out the four legs until they snap into place. With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. b arm, and then sew from the top. Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the b Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left. c install the flat bed attachment back in its When you are finished with free-arm sewing, original position. 36 c Keeping the wide table level, fully slide it into Install the wide table. f original position. Install the flat bed attachment back in its place. The lower right corner section of the wide table extends over the front section of the sewing machine bed. 1 2 1 a Lower right corner b Sewing machine bed Note The optional wide table is available through your Brother dealer. d adjust their height so the wide table will be Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to level with the sewing machine bed. CAUTION Do not move the sewing machine while the wide table is attached, otherwise damage or injuries may occur. e remove it. When you are finished using the wide table, While slightly lifting up the wide table, pull it off to the left. 37 GETTING READY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 2 SEWING BASICS Starting to Sew Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, handwheel, and thread take-up lever, otherwise injuries may occur. Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break. Use the correct presser foot for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break. When sewing, make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 2 Sewing procedure The basic sewing procedure is shown below. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. 2 Select a stitch. Select a stitch appropriate for the application. 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew. For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31). For details, refer to "Positioning the fabric" (page 41), "Starting to sew" (page 42), and "Cutting the thread" (page 46). 39 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Selecting a stitch Select each stitch by using the pattern selection dial. a Adjusting the stitch length and width Example: To select stitch a appears in the pattern display window. b key) to adjust the stitch length. Turn on the sewing machine. Turn the pattern selection dial until "4" Press "+" or "­" side of (stitch length b Turn the pattern selection dial to select the b stitch to be sewn. Turn the dial to the right to increase the number, or turn the dial to the left to decrease the number. a ­ + c a b c d Stitch length key Stitch length Fine Coarse d a b a Pattern display window b Pattern selection dial The stitch appears in the pattern display window. c display window. Attach the presser foot indicated in the pattern a a Presser foot type · For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31). Memo The presser foot to be used is indicated by the letter (J, A, etc. ) that appears in the pattern display window. d length. If necessary, adjust the stitch width and stitch · For details on making adjustments, refer to the next section, "Adjusting the stitch length and width" 40 c key) to adjust the stitch width. Press "+" or "­" side of (stitch width Positioning the fabric ­ + Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. a b a b c d Stitch width key Stitch width Narrow Wide a c d Turn on the sewing machine. The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected. 2 Memo When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the default setting, around or disappears from the LCD. When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the default setting, reappears around or in the LCD. If the stitch width of the selected stitch cannot be adjusted, "--" appears to the right of in the LCD. b twice to raise the needle. Press (needle position button) once or CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. [. . . ] 32 presser foot lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 presser foot mounting pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 C changing sewing direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 cleaning brush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 81 crazy quilts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Q quick reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 quilting foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 70 quilting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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