Brother rh-918a Sewing Machine User Manual


 
7. SEWING
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7. SEWING
CAUTION
Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is
pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
When threading the needle
When replacing the needle
When not using the machine and when leaving the machine unattended.
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may
result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
7-1. Automatic sewing
When carrying out automatic sewing for the first time, be sure to carry out a test sewing first.
In addition, if using the sewing machine when the ambient temperature is cold, carry out several test sewing
operations to allow the motor to warm up.
1. Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to automatic mode.
* The program number will appear in the program number display (2), and the production counter value will
appear in the detail display (3).
2. Use the and keys to select the desired program number.
* The program number changes in the order 1 2 ... 9 A B C D 1 each time a key is
pressed. A to D are cycle programs.
3. Press the ENTER key (4) to accept the program number selection.
* The program number display will stop flashing and illuminate steadily.
4. If changing the knife operation (before/off/after), press the corresponding knife key ((5)/(6)/(7)).
* The corresponding knife indicator (BEFORE/OFF/AFTER) will illuminate.
5. Place the material to be sewn under the work clamp, and then press the cloth presser switch (8). The work
clamp will be lowered.
6. Press the start switch (9). Sewing will then start.
7. When sewing is finished, the work clamp will be raised.
* The production counter value in the detail display (3) will increase by 1.
8. To repeat this operation, repeat steps 5 and 6 above.
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