Brother International PC-8500D Users Manual - English - Page 109

Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 4. EMBROIDERING PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING Q BE SURE TO ATTACH A PIECE OF STABILIZER FABRIC TO THE BACK OF THE MATERIAL BY IRONING BEFORE STARTING TO EMBROIDER Using stabilizer fabric is an indispensable part of creating attractive embroidery. It is particularly important to attach stabilizer fabric to the back of stretch fabrics, thin fabrics and fabric with coarse weaves. If necessary, two thicknesses of stabilizer fabric can be attached. If embroidering on fabrics which cannot be ironed, or in places where ironing is difficult, place the stabilizer fabric underneath the frame before embroidering. Use stabilizer fabric which is larger in area than the frame, and make sure that the stabilizer fabric is clamped all the way around by the frame to prevent the fabric from becoming loose. NOTES ON THE EMBROIDERY UNIT (1) Always turn off the main power switch when connecting or removing the embroidery unit and embroidery card (memory card). (2) Connect embroidery unit firmly into the plug connector and socket of the machine. (3) Do not touch the connector of embroidery unit. (4) You cannot use a foot controller when the embroidery unit is operational. (5) Always keep the embroidery unit and the memory card in designated cases. (6) Do not carry the machine while the embroidery unit is connected. (7) Always set your machine on a level surface. * The sewing speed is controlled by the machine automatically according to the pattern selected. Attaching embroidery foot "Q" CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power before attaching the embroidery foot "Q". If the power is left on and the "START/STOP" button is accidentally pressed, the machine will start operating, which could result in serious injury. 5 1. Press the "NEEDLE POSITION" button to raise the needle, and then turn off the power. 2. While pressing the button to the left of the presser foot holder, pull the presser foot holder downward to remove it. Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) 5 3. Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While pressing the button to the left of the embroidery foot "Q", push embroidery foot "Q" firmly upward with both hands to install it. CAUTION Be careful not to touch the needle during this time, otherwise injury may result. 106 Patterns (Memory Card)