Brother International SM3701 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 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 17 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 18 Upper threading 19 Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 21 Drawing up the lower thread 22 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 24 2. SEWING BASICS 25 Please read before sewing 25 Starting sewing 25 Trial sewing 26 Changing the sewing direction 26 Sewing thick fabrics 26 Sewing thin fabrics 27 Sewing stretch fabrics 27 Stitching cylindrical pieces 27 Sewing with a twin needle (Option 27 Thread tension 29 3. BUILT-IN STITCHES 30 Straight stitching 30 Zigzag stitching 30 Blind hem stitching 30 Shell tuck stitching 32 Elastic stitching 32 Double action stitching 33 Fagoting 33 Overedge stitching 34 Feather stitching 34 Triple zigzag stretch stitching 35 Decorative stitching 35 4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 36 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 36 Adjusting buttonholes 38 Sewing buttons 39 5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 40 Zipper insertion 40 Gathering 41 Darning 41 Appliqués 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 42 Using the walking foot 42 Using the quilting guide 43 Using the quilting foot 43 Using the 1/4-inch quilting foot 44 Using the narrow hemmer foot 44 Using the blind stitch foot 46 6. APPENDIX 47 MAINTENANCE 47 Restrictions on oiling 47 Precautions on storing the machine 47 Cleaning 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 INDEX 52 3