Brother International SB530T Operation Manual - Page 4

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug. • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted. • If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead. CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 Feed dog position switch 15 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 18 Upper threading 20 Drawing up the lower thread 24 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. SEWING BASICS 27 Please read before sewing 27 Starting sewing 27 Trial sewing 28 Changing the sewing direction 28 Sewing thick fabrics 28 Sewing thin fabrics 29 Sewing stretch fabrics 29 Stitching cylindrical pieces 29 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 29 Thread tension 31 3. BUILT-IN STITCHES 32 Straight stitching 32 Zigzag stitching 32 Blind hem stitching 32 Shell tuck stitching 34 Elastic stitching 34 Double action stitching 35 Fagoting 35 Overedge stitching 36 Feather stitching 36 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 37 Decorative stitching 37 4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 38 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 38 Adjusting buttonholes 40 Sewing buttons 41 5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 42 Zipper insertion 42 Gathering 43 Darning 43 Appliqués 43 Using the blind stitch foot 44 6. APPENDIX 45 MAINTENANCE 45 Restrictions on oiling 45 Precautions on storing the machine 45 Cleaning 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 INDEX 50 3