Brother International Innov-is BQ3100 Operation Manual Addendum - Page 1

D01YCN-001 EN Operation Manual Addendum This manual provides additional information not described in the Operation Manual. Be sure to read this information before using the machine. "Automatic Presser Foot Lift" functions "Automatic Presser Foot Lift" has been added to page 3 of the settings screen. By setting the presser foot to operate automatically, sewing operations can be performed more smoothly. 1 Presser Foot Up/Down When this is selected, the multi-function foot controller can be used to raise and lower the presser foot. 2 No Setting When this is selected, no operation is performed. This prevents an incorrect operation from being performed if the multi-function foot controller is accidentally depressed. Pivot setting 1 If the pivot setting is selected ( ), it will remain selected 2 even after the machine is turned off. 3 1 Auto Down When set to "ON", pressing the "Start/Stop" button (or depressing the foot controller) to begin sewing, will automatically lower the presser foot. 2 Auto Up When set to "ON", pressing the "Start/Stop" button (or releasing the pedal of the foot controller) to stop sewing, will automatically raise the presser foot. The presser foot is raised to the height specified for "Presser Foot Height" on page 1 of the settings screen. * Depending on selected patterns, the presser foot will not be raised automatically. When the pivot setting ( ) is selected, the presser foot is raised to the height specified for "Pivoting Height" on page 3 of the settings screen. 3 Press to Trim When set to "ON", pressing the "Thread Cutter" button ( ) automatically lowers the presser foot when it is raised, allowing the thread to be cut. After the thread is cut, the presser foot is automatically raised again. Additional settings for the multifunction foot controller "Presser Foot Up/Down" and "No Setting" have been added as functions that can be set for the multi-function foot controller. 1 2 Additional settings "Presser Foot Height" on page 1 of the settings screen can be set to from 2.0 mm to 10.0 mm. "Pivoting Height" on page 3 of the settings screen can be set to from 2.0 mm to 7.5 mm. Using Reinforcement Priority "Reinforcement Priority" has been added to page 3 of the settings screen. For details on reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to "Sewing Reinforcement Stitches" and "Automatic Reinforcement Stitching" in the machine's instruction manual. "Reverse Stitch" button "Reinforcement Stitch" button + Machine starts sewing the Machine starts sewing stitches and only sews the stitches and sews reverse stitches while 3 - 5 reinforcement holding the "Reverse stitches while holding the * Stitch" button. "Reinforcement Stitch" button. + Machine sews Machine sews reinforcement stitches reinforcement stitches at at the beginning and the beginning and end of reverse stitches at the sewing. * end of sewing. * If "Reinforcement Priority" on the settings screen is set to "ON", reinforcement stitches are sewn instead of reverse stitches. Additional Stitch Setting Chart The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. Memo: These stitches are also designed for use with the Compact Dual Feed Foot. Stitch Stitch name Presser foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Twin needle Appliqué stitch Appliqués, decorative stitch 3.0 (1/8) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.0 0.4 - 5.0 (1/16) (1/64 - 3/16) NO Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket stitch 2.5 (3/32) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 OK (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J ) Blanket stitch Appliqués, decorative blanket stitch 4.0 (3/16) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 OK (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J ) Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7.0 (1/4) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7.0 (1/4) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7.0 (1/4) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7.0 (1/4) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7.0 (1/4) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7.0 (1/4) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) NO Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7.0 (1/4) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 2.5 0.4 - 5.0 OK (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J ) Decorative stitch Decorative stitching 7.0 (1/4) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) 0.4 0.1 - 5.0 OK (1/64) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J ) Hand-look Quilting stitch Hand-look Quilting stitch Hand-look Quilting stitch This stitch pattern is made up of several short stitches. 0.0 Sew this stitch pattern using (0) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) - transparent nylon thread or lightweight thread with a color matching the fabric for the upper thread to give 0.0 0.0 - 7.0 (0) (0 - 1/4) - your project the look of hand sewing. If the bobbin thread has a color different from the 0.0 fabric, the stitch pattern will (0) 0.0 - 7.0 (0 - 1/4) - stand out. - NO - NO - NO Additional Decorative Stitches