11. Sewing The Embroidery; Starting Embroidering - Brother 884-T13 Operation Manual

11. Sewing the Embroidery

Now, the embroidery machine is ready to begin sewing.
When the machine starts sewing, the presser foot is automatically lowered, the necessary thread trimming
operations at the end of stitching are performed, the threads are changed as necessary while the
embroidery is sewn, and the machine stops when the end of the stitching is reached.
• For safety reasons, the embroidery machine must not be left unattended while it is sewing.
• While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your
hands away from all moving parts such as the needle, needle bar case, thread take-up lever and carriage,
otherwise injuries may result.
■ Locking mechanism
For safety reasons, this embroidery machine is equipped with a locking function.
Normally, the embroidery machine is locked (it cannot start sewing). Unless the machine is unlocked, it cannot
start sewing. If the embroidery machine is not started within 10 seconds after unlocking it, it automatically
returns to being locked.
The start/stop button shows whether or not the embroidery machine is locked. If the start/stop button lights up in
red, the machine is locked. If the start/stop button flashes in green, the machine is unlocked.

Starting embroidering

Note
• Make sure that there are no objects within
the moving area of the embroidery frame. If
the embroidery frame hits another object,
the pattern may become misaligned.
a Touch to unlock the embroidery
machine.
→ The start/stop button begins flashing in green and
the embroidery machine can be started.
• If the start/stop button is not pressed within 10
seconds after unlocking the embroidery machine, the
machine becomes locked again.
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