User manual BROTHER F410

[. . . ] Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-F10/H32 Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference. 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. [. . . ] A 3 2 1 Mark on fabric (front) 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot 3 Upper thread • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot. – If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch). Memo 2 3 • If there is difficulty in aligning the marks, slowly turn the handwheel toward you to check where the needle will enter the fabric, and then align the mark on the fabric with that point. 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of buttonhole (diameter + thickness of button) 3 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 1 10 mm (3/8 inch) 2 15 mm (9/16 inch)  The size of the buttonhole is set. sewing S-15 Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing f Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible. Memo • If the automatic thread cutting setting was selected before sewing, the machine will automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. For details, refer to “Automatically cutting the thread” in the “Basic operations” section. A 1 Buttonhole lever a Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position. Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end from being cut. The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. B of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching 1 1 2 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket g hand, and then start sewing. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left 1 Pin c the buttonhole. Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open  Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. h 1 1 Seam ripper Cut the thread. – When using the cutter on the left side of the machine Memo • When using the thread cutter on the left side of the machine or scissors to cut the threads, press (Needle position button) to raise the needle, raise the presser foot, and then pull out the fabric before cutting the threads. Cut the threads with the thread cutter by pulling fabric and threads toward the back of the machine; then up and over to the left side of the machine, placing threads on the top of the thread cutter and gently pulling down. For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole. 1 1 Eyelet punch • When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric. – When the thread cutter button is used (only on models with a thread cutter button) Press once. Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabric. [. . . ] Select a pattern before continuing the operation. A MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6 7 This message is displayed when a button, such as the “Start/Stop” button, was pressed after a stitch has been deleted. This message is displayed when the sewing speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch width, and the “Start/Stop” button is pressed. This message is displayed when (Twin needle) is turned on, and a stitch pattern that cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected. [. . . ]