User manual BROTHER INNOV-IS 4000 BROCHURE

[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: WARNING 1. [. . . ] When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. Press this key to check large combination patterns. After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a horizontal mirror image of the stitch pattern. After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a vertical mirror image of the stitch pattern. Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle sewing. 46 d e f Image key Horizontal mirror image key Vertical mirror image key Needle mode selection key (Single/Double) 108 107 107 g 29 105 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS No. h Display Key Name Explanation Page 107 Single/Repeat sewing Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches. key Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings. Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern (large, small). i 107 j Size selection key 106 k Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the thread density of the pattern. When you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern, use this key to delete the mistake. When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns, use this key to delete stitch patterns. Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations. 108 l Delete key 100, 101 m Memory key 118-119 n Stitch width and stitch Shows the stitch width and stitch length of the selected stitch pattern. The length key machine has default settings. Thread tension key Shows the thread tension setting for the selected stitch pattern. The machine has default settings. 42-43 o 43 Changing the Size Select a stitch pattern, then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key. Memo · If you continue entering stitch patterns after changing the size, those patterns will also be sewn in that size. · You cannot change the size of combined stitch patterns once the stitch pattern is entered. Actual Stitch Pattern Size L S L S 106 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) When stitch patterns are selected, press to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings. Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press . 4 Character/Decorative Stitches Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press . Sewing a Pattern Continuously Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing. Memo To finish a complete motif while sewing the pattern continuously, you can press the key while sewing. The machine will automatically stop when the motif is finished. 107 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) After selecting the pattern, press your preferred thread density. to select Checking the Image You can display an actual size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and change the colors of the image on the screen. a Press . An image of the selected pattern is displayed. CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to , return the thread density to b Press the image. to change the thread color in . If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched, the needle may bend or break. Memo · Even if you select a new pattern after changing the thread density, the thread density remains the same until you change it. · You cannot change thread density for a combined pattern after the combination is finished. The color changes every time you press the button. 108 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS c Press to display the enlarged image. d Use to view any part of 4 Character/Decorative Stitches the image that extends out of the viewable display area. e Press screen. [. . . ] 62 Tape or elastic attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Test key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204, 207 Thread fabric/thread/needle combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 thread tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]