Brother International PC-8500 Users Manual - English - Page 42

Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING The thread can be cut automatically. If you set programmed automatic thread cutting prior to sewing, the machine will automatically trim the thread when the pattern has been completed. (Reinforcement stitches are used at the start and finish of the pattern.) 1. Select the stitch pattern. 2. Touch the automatic thread cutting key. * Automatic thread cutting and the automatic reinforcement stitch must be used together. * Automatic thread cutting is convenient for use on buttonholes, bar tacking and other areas. START STOP 3. Press the "START/STOP" button. A reinforcement stitch will be sewn before sewing starts. 4. When sewing is completed, press the "REVERSE STITCH" button to sew a reinforcement stitch and trim the thread. 1 Automatically trims the thread and stops. * Fabric should be placed 3 to 4 stitch lengths behind the presser foot before sewing the reinforcement stitch. 1 Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting Touching the automatic thread cutting key again turns off the automatic thread cutting function. Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 39