Brother International PR1055X Operation Manual - Page 89

PERFORMING THE EMBROIDERY Now, the machine is ready to begin embroidering. When the machine starts embroidering, the presser foot is automatically lowered, the necessary thread trimming operations at the beginning of stitching and at the end of stitching are performed, the threads are changed as necessary while the embroidery is performed, and the machine stops when the end of the stitching is reached. CAUTION • For safety reasons, the machine must not be left unattended while it is embroidering. • While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, needle bar case, thread take-up lever and carriage, otherwise injuries may result. • When embroidering overlapping stitches, it is difficult for the needle to penetrate the fabric, possibly resulting in the needle bending or breaking. Starting embroidering Note • Make sure that there are no objects within the moving area of the embroidery frame. If the embroidery frame hits another object, the pattern may become misaligned. • When embroidering large pieces of fabric, make sure that the fabric is not caught in the carriage. Touch a to unlock the machine. BASIC EMBROIDERY Press the "Start/Stop" button. b Press the "Start/Stop" button while it is flashing in green. If the "Start/Stop" button returns to being lit in red, perform this procedure again from step a.  The "Start/Stop" button lights up in green and begins embroidering the first color. 2 2 1 1 The thread color for the needle bar that is currently being used for embroidery or will soon be used for embroidery appears at the top of the thread color sequence display. The remaining thread colors are listed in embroidering order, starting from the top. 2 A blue frame appears around the thread information box of the needle bar currently being selected. • While the machine is embroidering, the point being embroidered is indicated by the green cross hairs in the pattern display area. In addition, the number of stitches and the time count up. After embroidery of the first color is finished, the c machine automatically stops and trims the thread. The needle bar case moves to the second color position and embroidery of the second color begins.  The "Start/Stop" button changes from lit in red (locked machine) to flashing in green (unlocked machine), and the machine is ready to begin embroidering. • If the "Start/Stop" button is not pressed within 10 seconds after unlocking the machine, the machine becomes locked again.  The thread color display in the screen continues to the second color, and the thread information for the second needle bar is surrounded by the blue frame. This continues until the last color is embroidered, and d the machine automatically stops.  The embroidering settings screen reappears.  The "Start/Stop" button lights up in red. • No thread trimming operations at the beginning of stitching and at the end of stitching are necessary. 87