Checking The Sewing Pattern - Brother BE-438C Instruction Manual

6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN

When checking by operating only the feed mechanism
1. Turn on the power switch.
The POWER indicator will illuminate and the program
number will flash in the display window.
4. Press the TEST switch.
(The TEST indicator will illuminate.)
5. Depress the foot switch to the second step.
* For two-pedal foot switch, lower the work clamp before depressing the start switch (right side).
(The feed mechanism will move to the sewing start position and the program number will stop
flashing.)
* This operation is only carried out the first time that a program has been selected or the size ratio
has been changed.
6. Depress the foot switch to the second step.
Only the feed mechanism will move.
The feed mechanism moves forward by one stitch each time the foot switch is depressed.
Each time the feed mechanism is moved forward by one stitch, turn the machine pulley by
hand and check that the needle goes into the holes in the button without touching the button.
Do this for each hole position. (Note)
After checking is complete, depress the foot switch to move the feed mechanism to the end
position.
* If you depress the foot switch again and keep it depresses after the feed mechanism has
started to move, the feeding speed will increase.
* If you would like to stop the feed while it is moving, press the TEST switch.
7. Press the TEST switch.
(The TEST indicator will switch off and the test mode will be cleared.)
8. Depress the foot switch.
The work clamp will rise and the preparation for sewing will be completed.
Note: If the needle touches the button, carry out the following.
1. Check that the needle size correctly matches the diameter of the holes in the button. (Refer to "7-1. Selecting the
needle and thread".)
2. Make fine adjustments to the X-scale and Y-scale. (Refer to "5-2-2. Setting the X-scale and Y-scale".)
3. Adjust the position of the button holder. (Refer to "10-10. Adjusting the position of the button holder".)
To ensure safety during use ......
You can prevent accidental changes being made to
programs by setting DIP switches 7 and 8 to ON.
When DIP switch 7 is ON
... The sewing pattern cannot be enlarged.
When DIP switch 8 is ON
... The program number cannot be changed.
2. Set the X-scale and Y-scale in accordance with the
hole pitch of the buttons being used.
(Refer to "5-2-2. Setting the X-scale and Y-scale".)
3. Set the button.
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6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN
(Refer to "7-7. Inserting the button".)
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2nd step
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2nd step
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