User manual BROTHER INNOV-IS 30 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. [. . . ] Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller. a Sewing speed controller · The speed set using the sewing speed controller will be the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. a When connecting the foot controller, be sure Turn off the sewing machine. to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. 45 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ e press down on the foot controller. Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. a beginning of the stitching, and then lower the Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed. a b a Slower b Faster · Slowly press down on the foot controller. Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly. Lower the needle into the fabric at the presser foot lever. The machine starts sewing. f completely release the foot controller. When the end of the stitching is reached, The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in the fabric). g needle, and then cut the threads. When you are finished sewing, raise the · For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 48). b the foot controller. Press (start/stop button) or press down on Memo When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start sewing. The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the needle stop position" (page 37). At this time, if (start/stop button) is held down, the machine sews at a low speed. a Start/stop button · For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 44). The machine starts sewing. CAUTION Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. Do not place objects on the foot controller, otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur. If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. 46 c (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press g release Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching. After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). The machine stops sewing. h the foot controller. Press (start/stop button), or press down on At this time, if (start/stop button) is held down, the machine sews at a slow speed. The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button While (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is held down, reverse stitches are sewn. d stitching, release i the sewing machine. 2 After sewing to the end of the stitching, stop Press (start/stop button) or release foot controller. After sewing back to the beginning of the (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). 1 The machine stops sewing. Press (start/stop button), or press down on e the foot controller. 3 1 2 The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. 5 4 2 a Beginning of stitching b End of stitching 6 Sewing reinforcement stitches f press When the end of the stitching is reached, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn. When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. While (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is held down, reverse stitches are sewn. a b a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 89). 47 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cutting the thread a sewing machine is stopped, press When you wish to finish the stitching and the (needle position button) once to raise the needle. Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching. With straight stitches and zigzag stitches, reverse stitches, not reinforcement stitches, are automatically sewn. a · For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" Select a stitch. (page 42). a Needle position button The needle is raised. b b stitch key). Press (automatic reverse/reinforcement Raise the presser foot lever. a Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key a appears in the LCD. · This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn. · Press (automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key) again to cancel automatic reverse/ reinforcement stitching. c turn the handwheel toward you to insert the a Presser foot lever c and then pass the threads through the thread Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, cutter to cut them. Position the fabric under the presser foot, and needle into the fabric. a a Thread cutter d Press (start/stop button) once. a Start/stop button After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the machine starts sewing. 48 e the reverse/reinforcement stitch button once. After reaching the end of the stitching, press Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric. a a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread b d Bobbin thread a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button · This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn. 2 c d After reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops. Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight. a Wrong side of a fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread b d Bobbin thread e The bobbin thread e is visible from the c d right side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension dial to the left to loosen the upper thread. Memo Reverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT be sewn until (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) is pressed. (start/stop button) may be pressed to stop stitching when needed such as for pivoting corners. Upper thread is too loose Adjusting the thread tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. If the thread and needle combination is correct for the type of fabric being sewn (according to "Needle types and their uses" (page 30)), the thread tension will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate setting. However, if the preset thread tension does not give the desired result or if you are sewing with special thread or on special fabric, use the thread tension dial to increase or decrease the tension of the upper thread. If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. a Wrong side of e a fabric b Right side of fabric c Upper thread b d Bobbin thread e The upper thread is visible from the c d wrong side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread. 49 SEWING BASICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below. 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