Sewing - Brother KE-434C Instruction Manual

8. SEWING

8. SEWING
Turn off the power switch at the following times, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot switch is depressed
by mistake, which could result in injury.
• When threading the needle
• When replacing the needle and bobbin
• 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.
Before starting sewing ......
• Check that the needle bar is at its highest position. Turn the
machine pulley so that the index mark (1) on the pulley is
between the marks (2) on the belt cover.
* If the machine pulley stop position is incorrect, error "E-
50" may be displayed, or the wiper may come into
contact with the needle and break the tip of the needle.
1. Turn on the power switch.
(The POWER indicator will illuminate and the program number will flash in the display.)
2. Depress the foot switch to the 2nd step.
* For two-pedal foot switch, depress the start switch (right
side).
The feed mechanism will move to the starting position and
the work clamp will rise.
* Note that if the foot switch is pressed to the 2nd step while
the program number is illuminated, the machine will start
operating.
3. Place the material to be sewn under the work clamp (3),
and then depress the foot switch.
When the foot switch is pressed to the 1st step, the work
clamp (3) will lower.
If you would like to shift the position of the material, release
the foot switch. The work clamp (3) will then rise again.
When the foot switch is pressed to the 2nd step, the
machine will start operating.
* For two-pedal foot switch, depress the work clamp switch
(left side) to lower the work clamp before depressing the
start switch (right side) in order to start the machine.
4. Once sewing is completed and the thread has been trimmed, feed will move automatically to the next starting
point and the work clamp (3) will rise.
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CAUTION
1st step
2nd step
KE-434C,435C
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