Brother International Innov-is 1500D/1500 Users Manual - English - Page 40

h To stop sewing, press the "Start/Stop" button again. SEWING ■ Using the Foot Controller You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing. CAUTION • Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Sewing Basics i Press the "Thread Cutter" button to trim the threads. Memo 2 • When the foot controller is being used, the "Start/ Stop" button has no effect on sewing. • The foot controller cannot be used when embroidering. a Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. → The needle automatically stops in the raised position. CAUTION • Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button after the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine. • Do not press the "Thread Cutter" button when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage. b a a Foot controller b Foot controller jack b Slowly press the foot controller to start sewing. Note When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine. j When the needle has stopped moving, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. Note This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin thread is almost empty. When the bobbin thread is nearly empty, the machine stops automatically and a message appears in the screen. When this message appears, change the bobbin with one full of thread. However, if the "Start/Stop" button is pressed, a few stitches can be sewn. Memo The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. c Release the foot controller to stop the machine. Memo (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used with model NV1500D/ NV1500. 39