Brother International XR9550 Operation Manual - Page 27

2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION 1 Turn on the sewing machine. 2 (For models equipped with the stitch category selection key) Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit. If it is not lit, press the stitch category selection key once or more until the utility stitch indicator is lit. • While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur. • Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break. • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. • Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. General sewing procedure 2 1 Stitch category selection key 2 Utility stitch indicator Memo (For models equipped with mirror image stitches) • For selecting the mirror image stitch, press the stitch category selection key once or more until the mirror image stitch indicator is lit.  Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 9). 3 Mirror image stitch indicator 3 Press (stitch selection keys) to designate the desired stitch number. 2 Select the stitch. Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 25). 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 23). 4 Start sewing. Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the threads. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 26). 1 Designates the tens digit. 2 Designates the ones digit. XX The stitch is selected. 4 Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD. The display location of the presser foot type differs depending on the model. This manual uses the illustrations of type A LCD. For models equipped with type A LCD For models equipped with type B LCD Selecting a stitch When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected. 1 Presser foot type • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 23). 25