Setting The Home Screen Mode - Brother T-8421D Instruction Manual

Lower thread counter operation
When sewing is carried out, the value shown in the
lower thread counter display is reduced by 1 for every
10 stitches sewn. However, the display is only updated
when the treadle is returned to the neutral position.
Lower thread out warning when sewing stops
(before thread trimming)
If the lower thread counter has dropped to below -1
when the sewing machine stops sewing, the warning
buzzer sounds 5 times (1 second on/1 second off), and
a lower thread counter warning message is displayed.
Sewing will not be possible at this time, even if the
treadle is depressed forward.
If replacing the bobbin
1
Depress the treadle backward to trim the thread.
2
Replace the bobbin.
3
Press .
The lower thread counter value will return to the
value which was previously set.
If not replacing the bobbin
4
Press .
The lower thread counter value will remain
unchanged.
The display will return to the screen which was being
displayed before the lower thread counter out warning
appeared, and sewing will be possible.
Lower thread out warning when sewing is complete
(after thread trimming)
If the lower thread counter has dropped to below "-1"
after sewing is finished, the warning buzzer sounds 5
times (1 second on/1 second off), and a lower thread
counter warning message is displayed.
Sewing will not be possible at this time, even if the
treadle is depressed forward.
1
Replace the bobbin.
2
Press .
The lower thread counter value will return to the
value which was previously set.
The display will return to the screen which was being
displayed before the lower thread counter out warning
appeared, and sewing will be possible.

Setting the home screen mode

You can select from three different types of home
screen display: the detailed home screen, the basic
home screen and the quick home screen.
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