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. 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. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children. [. . . ] If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched, the needle may bend or break (see "Setting the Stitch Length" on page 42). 102 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Memo If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing, the pattern may not turn out correctly. Also, depending on the pattern, there may be movement to the left and right as well as front and back. Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing. e Making Adjustments Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as explained below. If the pattern does not turn out well even after making adjustments based on the pattern, make Press the "Start/Stop" button to stop sewing. Press the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" f button to sew reinforcement stitches. adjustments for each pattern individually. a Press and select on P. 10. 4 Memo · When sewing character stitches, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of each character. Character/Decorative Stitches · When sewing is completed, trim any excess thread. b Attach monogramming foot "N" and sew the pattern. Note · When sewing some patterns, the needle will stop in the raised position while the fabric is fed due to the operation of the needle bar separation mechanism which is used in this machine. At such times, a clicking sound different from the sound generated during sewing will be heard. This sound is normal and is not the sign of a malfunction. c Compare the finished pattern to the illustration of the correct pattern below. 103 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS d Press , and then adjust the pattern e * Sew the stitch pattern again. If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make adjustments again. Adjust until the stitch pattern comes out correctly. with the FINE ADJUST VERTI. displays. Memo You can sew with the setting screen on the display. f Press screen. to return to the original * If the pattern is bunched: Press in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. display. The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will lengthen. * If the pattern has gaps: Press in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. display. The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will shorten. * If the pattern is skewed to the left: Press in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ. display. The displayed value increases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will slide to the right. * If the pattern is skewed to the right: Press in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ. display. The displayed value decreases each time the button is pressed and the pattern will slide to the left. 104 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Key Functions You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror images, etc. Note · Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a pattern is selected. 4 Character/Decorative Stitches a b c e h n f d g l i m o e h n a b c f j d k o l m No. a Display Key Name Automatic reinforcement stitch key Automatic thread cutting key Screen lock key Explanation Press this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching mode. Page 44 b Press this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode. 45 c Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be changed. 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. [. . . ] 62 Tape or elastic attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Test key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204, 207 Thread fabric/thread/needle combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 thread tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]