Brother International Z-8560A Instruction Manual - English - Page 32

Z-8550A, 8560A

6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS)

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(18)

Start backtack key [Z-40 only]

When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, the number of start backtack

stitches (0

−

99) in the A and B stitch number displays is sewn.

(19)

End backtack key [Z-40 only]

When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, the number of end backtack

stitches (0

−

99) in the C and D stitch number displays is sewn. When the treadle is

depressed backward, the end backtack stitches are sewn and then the thread is trimmed

automatically.

•

If the treadle has not yet been depressed backward, the end backtack function can be

set to ON, the number of stitches can be changed and the function can be set back to

OFF.

(20)

Continuous backtack key [Z-40 only]

When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, the number of backtack stitches

(0

−

99) in the A, B, C and D stitch number displays is sewn continuously. After the sewing

machine sews a full cycle of stitches set by A, B, C and D, the thread is trimmed

automatically.

(21)

Fixed stitch/name label key [Z-40 only]

When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates while the number of stitches set

for F is “0”, the number of stitches set for E (1

−

250) that appears in the main display is

sewn, and then sewing stops automatically.

When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates while the number of stitches set

for F is something other than “0”, fixed stitch sewing is carried out repeatedly for the

number of stitches set for E and F (1

−

250) that appears in the main display .

(22)

AUTO key [Z-40 only]

This can only be used to make settings together with continuous backtack key (20) and

fixed stitch/name label key (21).

•

When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, the set number of stitches

(start or end backtack stitches, fixed stitches or thread trimming) are sewn automatically

simply by depressing the treadle once.

(23)

TEST key

This key is used when adjusting the needle and rotary hook timing. icon

•

When the TEST key is pressed, the TEST icon (25) illuminates. In this condition, the

sewing machine motor will not operate even if the treadle is depressed. Needle zigzag

movement can be carried out by turning the machine pulley by hand.

•

If the TEST key is pressed once more, the icon (25) will switch off and the sewing

machine will return to the normal state of operation.

(24)

Thread trimming lock key [Z-40 only]

When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, the sewing machine stops in the

needle up position without thread trimming being carried out even if the treadle is

depressed backward.

•

If the AUTO key (22) is illuminated, the sewing machine stops in the needle up position

without thread trimming being carried out after the set number of stitches have been

sewn.

(25)

TEST icon

This illuminates when the TEST key (23) is pressed.

(26)

Zigzag base line position icon

This illuminates when the zigzag base line position is being displayed in the main display.

(27)

Backtack zigzag width icon

This illuminates when the backtack zigzag width is being displayed in the main display .

(28)

Zigzag width icon

This illuminates when the zigzag width is being displayed in the main display .

3406M

3407M

2142M

3408M

2147M

3409M

2152M

3410M

3411M

3412M

3413M

Section	Page
Cover	1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2
CONTENTS	7
1. NAMES OF MAJOR PARTS	9
2. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS	10
3. SEWING PATTERN TABLE	11
4. INSTALLATION	12
4-1. Table processing diagram	13
4-2. Installation	14
4-3. Lubrication	17
4-4. Connecting the cords	18
4-4-1. Opening the control box cover	18
4-4-2. Connecting the cords	18
4-5. Test operation (Operating the treadle)	21
4-5-1. Turning on the power	21
4-5-2. Operating the treadle	22
5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING	23
5-1. Installing the needle	23
5-2. Removing the bobbin case	23
5-3. Winding the lower thread	24
5-4. Installing the bobbin case	24
5-5. Threading the upper thread	25
5-6. Adjusting the stitch length	26
5-7. Backtacking	27
5-8. Using the knee lifter	28
5-9. Using the thread wiper (8560A only)	28
6. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS)	29
6-1. Names and functions	29
6-2. Pattern setting method	33
6-2-1. Sewing pattern table	33
6-2-2. Setting the sewing pattern	34
6-2-3. Setting the zigzag width	39
6-2-4. Setting the zigzag base line position	40
6-2-5. Setting the zigzag stop position	41
6-2-6. Setting start backtacking (8560A, 8550A-A31 only)	42
6-2-7. Setting end backtacking (8560A, 855A-A31 only)	43
6-2-8. Setting continuous backtacking (8560A and 8550A-A31 only)	44
6-2-9. Setting fixed stitches/name label sewing (8560A, 8550A-A31 only)	45
6-3. Using the lower thread counter	47
7. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (ADVANCED OPERATIONS)	48
7-1. Names and functions	48
7-2. Adjusting the needle up stop position	49
7-3. LOCK key	50
7-4. Resetting all settings to their defaults	50
7-5. Using user programs	51
7-5-1. Recording sewing data	51
7-5-2. Retrieving recorded sewing data	52
7-6. Setting the maximum sewing speed	53
8. SEWING	54
9. THREAD TENSION	55
9-1. Adjusting the thread tension	55
9-2. Adjusting the presser foot pressure	56
10. CLEANING	57
10-1. Daily cleaning procedures	57
10-2. Applying grease (When “GREASEUP” appears⋯)	60
11. REPLACING PARTS	63
11-1. Fixed knife and movable knife (8560A only)	63
11-2. Gauge parts (presser foot, needle plate and feed dog)	64
11-2-1. Replacing the stopper	64
11-2-2. Changing the feed amount to long stitch specifications (from 2.0mm to 5.0mm)	65
11-2-3. Changing the maximum feed amount	65
12. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS	67
12-1. Actuator position	67
12-2. Adjusting the safety switch position	68
12-3. Adjusting the thread tension spring	69
12-4. Adjusting the presser foot height	70
12-5. Adjusting the feed dog height	70
12-6. Adjusting the feed dog angle	71
12-7. Adjusting the forward/back position of the feed dog	71
12-8. Adjusting the needle bar height	72
12-9. Needle and rotary hook timing	72
12-10. Bobbin case holder position bracket position	73
12-11. Adjusting the rotary hook lubrication amount	74
12-12. Adjusting the presser foot floating amount (minute lifting amount)	75
12-13. Adjusting the treadle	75
12-14. Adjusting the position of the thread trimming cam (8560A only)	76
12-15. Adjusting the tension of the lower thread presser spring (8560A only)	77
12-16. Adjusting the thread trailing length after thread trimming (8560A only)	77
12-17. Adjusting the thread wiper (8560A only)	78
13. OPTIONAL PARTS	79
13-1. Presser bar U and presser bar tip	79
14. WHEN USING A NON-STANDARD FEED DOG (8560A only)	81
15. TROUBLESHOOTING	82
15-1. Sewing	82
15-2. Error code displays	87

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When the TEST key is pressed, the TEST icon 25 illuminates. In this condition,

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