User manual BROTHER FS100WT

[. . . ] Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E30/E31/E37/E38/V61/V63/V65/V67 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. - To reduce the risk of electric shock: DANGER WARNING 1 Always unplug the machine from using, when the electrical outlet immediately after cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the machine unattended. [. . . ] Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. ρ The size of the buttonhole is set. – 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). ) A ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries CAUTION b foot “A”, and then insert the button that will be Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole put through the buttonhole. 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) a Reinforcement stitching ■ Part names of the buttonhole foot “A” A 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. 4 a b c d e Button guide plate Presser foot scale Pin Marks on buttonhole foot 5 mm (3/16 inch) 5 c d d 10 mm (3/8 inch) e 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot “A”. Pass the upper thread down through the hole in Use chalk to mark the position and length of the a buttonhole on the fabric. A Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing 33 UTILITY STITCHES f buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on Position the fabric with the front end of the i remove the fabric, and cut the thread. Raise the needle and the presser foot lever, the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original 1 k stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut, Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole 2 A and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole. 2 a Mark on fabric b Red marks on buttonhole foot • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size. A Seam ripper b Pin For keyhole buttonholes, use a commercial eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole. Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as a 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. A Buttonhole lever b Bracket The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your h left hand, and then start sewing. — When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended. CAUTION Memo ● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. Note ● If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) stitch. ρ Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. [. . . ] If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears. Error Message Probable Cause The foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the presser foot is raised. A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is lowered. Solution Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. [. . . ]