Sewing - Brother BAS-311G Instruction Manual

8. SEWING

Turn off the power switch at the following times.
If the foot switch is depressed by mistake, the sewing machine might start operating and injury could result.
• When threading the needle
• When replacing the bobbin and needle
• 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.
8-1. Sewing
1st step
2nd step
Use a work clamp that hold the article being sewn firmly, without allowing it to slip.
If using the standard work clamp and feed plate and the article being sewn is slipping, take measures to stop the work
clamp and feed plate from being slippery.
CAUTION
1. Turn on the power switch.
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2. Press the
number that you would like to use.
* Refer to "5-2. Loading sewing data" for details on
reading sewing data from a CF card.
3. Depress the foot switch to the 2nd step.
(If using a two-pedal foot switch, lower the work clamp
before depressing the start switch (2).)
• The feed mechanism will move to the home position.
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4. Place the article to be sewn underneath the work clamp
(3).
5. Depress the foot switch to the 1st step.
(If using a two-pedal foot switch, depress the work
clamp switch (4).)
• The work clamp (3) will drop.
6. Depress the foot switch to the 2nd step.
(If using a two-pedal foot switch, depress the start switch
(2).)
• The sewing machine will start sewing.
7. When sewing is complete, the thread will be trimmed
and the work clamp (3) will rise.
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or key (1) to select the sewing program
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