Brother International PC-6500 Users Manual - English - Page 41

CONTENTS SETTING UP SEWING UTILITY STITCHES MY CUSTOM STITCHTM (CREATE YOUR OWN STITCH DESIGNS) BASIC SEWING Sewing using the straight stitch (left needle position) 8 7 46 5 2 CAUTION - Be aware of the needle location at all times while sewing, and keep your hands away from all 3 moving parts such as the needle, balance wheel and thread take-up lever, otherwise injuries may occur. - Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur. - Never use bent needles. They can easily break, which could 1 result in injury. 1. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch 23 4 (left needle position) is automatically selected. 1 Attach the presser foot indicated by the code that is 1 displayed. 5 2 Press this key before sewing with the optional side cutter installed. 67 3 Press this key before you start sewing to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of stitching. (Refer to page 36 for more details.) 4 Press this key before you start sewing to automatically cut the threads after sewing. (Refer to page 37 for more details.) 5 Press this key to display a stitch guide, which will help you select the best stitch for your specific need. 6 Press this key to display the previous page. 7 Press this key to display the next page. 5 2. Place the fabric under the presser foot. 3. While holding the thread end and the fabric with your left hand, turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching. 1 Upper thread Note - You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. - Be sure to place the edge of the fabric at least 3 to 4 stitch lengths behind the presser foot so that the reverse/reinforcement stitches can be sewn. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGES SEWING CHART PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 38