Using The Lower Thread Counter - Brother S-7220B Instruction Manual

5-7. Using the lower thread counter

The lower thread counter can be used to let you know approximately how much lower thread is remaining.
The value displayed by the lower thread counter display is reduced by 1 from the initial setting value each time the sewing
machine sews 10 stitches, and a warning is given when the counter reaches "-5".
<Initial value setting>
1
(Press for 2 seconds or more)
2
<Lower thread counter operation>
(Initial value)
1. When sewing is carried out, the value shown in the lower thread counter display is reduced by 1 for every 10 stitches sewn.
(After the value reaches zero "0", a minus sign appears and counting continues to a maximum of "-999".)
2. When the value is "-5" or less, a warning icon (1) illuminates and an electronic buzzer sounds for 5 seconds.
3. After the treadle returns to the neutral position and the sewing machine stops, the sewing machine will not start up again
even if the treadle is depressed. However, thread trimming can be carried out by depressing the treadle backward.
If you press the RESET key (2), the warning icon (1) will disappear and sewing will be possible when the treadle is
depressed.
If you press and hold the RESET key (2) for 2 seconds or more, the display will return to the initial value.
After about 2 seconds, the buzzer will sound and the lower thread counter display
will show the initial value which was set previously.
When the
When the
If you hold down the keys, the setting will change more quickly.
If a value of "0" is set, the lower thread counter will not operate.
The initial setting value will be accepted when sewing starts.
Reduces by 1
for every 10
stitches sewn
5. USING THE OPERATION PANEL (BASIC OPERATIONS)
key is pressed, the setting increases.
key is pressed, the setting decreases.
Press the
RESET key (2).
Press the RESET key (2)
for 2 seconds or more.
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