Brother International SE-400 Users Manual - English - Page 59

Setting the Stitch This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width and stitch length for each stitch. However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the screen, then follow the procedure described in this section. 2 Note z Settings for some stitches cannot be changed. For details, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70). z Stitch settings return to their defaults if they are changed, when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is selected before the stitch setting is saved. If you want to save settings, refer to "Saving stitch settings" (page 64). Adjusting the stitch width The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to make the stitch wider or narrower. Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower. Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider. Memo z means the setting cannot be adjusted. z If the straight stitch (left needle position or triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing the stitch width changes the needle position. Increasing the width moves the needle to the right; reducing the width moves the needle to the left. For details, refer to "Changing the needle position" (page 79). z Press to return the setting to its default. z If the foot controller is connected, the sewing speed controller can be used to adjust the zigzag width. For details, refer to "Adjusting stitch width using the sewing speed controller" (page 58). CAUTION z After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Setting the Stitch 57