Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER sewing machine. Before using your new machine, please read the safety
instructions
below
and
the
explanations
given in
the
instruction
manual.
With industrial sewing machines, it is normal to carry out work while positioned directly in front of moving parts
needle and thread take-up, and consequently there is always a
the instructions from training personnel and instructors regarding
that
you will know
1.
Safety
This instruction manual
safe
operation of this
indications
howtouse
indications
and
machine
DANGER
CAUTION
it correctly.
SAFETY
and
their
the indications
and
to prevent
The
instructions
The
instructions
equipment
meanings
and
symbols that
accidents
instructions
may
instructions
could
and
INSTRUCTIONS
are
and
injury to yourself or
which
follow
result in
which
surroundings.
deathorserious
follow
cause
danger
injury
of injury that
safe
and
usedonthe
this
term
this
term
when
canbecausedbythese
correct operation before operating the machine
machine itself
other
people.
indicate
indicate
using
situations
injury.
situations
the
are
provided in
where
where
ordertoensure
failuretofollow
failuretofollow
machineorphysical
Symbols
A
This symbol () indicates
indicates
(For example,
the
natureofthe
the
symbol at left
something
caution
that
means
that
you should be careful of.
mustbetaken.
"beware
of injury".)
The
picture inside
suchasthe
parts. Follow
so
the
the
damage
the
to
triangle
0
O
This symbol () indicates something
This
symbol
natureofthe
(For example,
( ^)
thing
the
symbolatleft
indicates
that
mustbedone.
something
means
that
that
"you
you
you
must
must
must
make
not do.
do.
The
picture
the
ground connection".)
inside
the
circle
indicates
the
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2.
Notes
on
safety
A
DANGER
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching areas where high voltages are present can result In
A
severe
Injury.
Environmental
Use
the
sewing
from
sources
electrical
Sources of strong electrical noise may
problems
Any fluctuations In
should be within ±10% of
machine.
Voltage fluctuations which
may
cause
The
power supply capacity should be
the
o
requirements for
consumption.
Insufficient
problems
machineInan
of strong electrical noise
line
noiseorstatic
with
correct
operation.
the
the
problems with correct operation.
the
sewing
power
with
supply capacity may
correct
operation.
A
area
which Is
electric
power supply voltage
noise.
rated voltage for
are
greater
greater
machine's
CAUTION
free
such
as
cause
the
than this
than
power
cause
requirements
The
ambient
range
o
o
o
of 5°C to
Temperatures
may
cause
The
relative humidity
45%to85%
should
occurInany
Excessively dry or humid
formationmay
operation.
In
the
event
and
disconnect
Lightning
operation.
temperature
which
problems
of an electrical storm, turn off
may
35°C
during
cause
the
cause
during
are
lower or higher
with
correct
should
use,
devices.
power
cord
should
use.
operation.
be within
and
no
environments
problems with correct
from
problems
be
within
the
dew
the
wall outlet.
with
the
than
this
range
formation
and
dew
the
power
correct
of
Machine Installation should only be carried out by
a qualified
(S)
Contact your Brother
electrician for
o
be
The
The
o
more
Do not
complete.
0
Is
depressed
Injury.
Turn off the power switch before Inserting or
Q
removing
control
Be
connection Is not
O
receiving a serious electric shock,
with
technician.
dealer
any
electrical work
done.
sewing machine
Installation should be carried out by two or
people.
connent
The
the
box
could
sure
to connect
correct
operation
weighs
the
power
machine may
by mistake, which could result In
plug, otherwise
result.
the
secure,
may
that
approximately 50 kg.
cord until Installation Is
operateIfthe
damage
ground. If
you run a high risk of
also
occur.
Installation
or a qualified
may
need
treadle
to
the
the
ground
and
problems
When
securing
excessivelyorfasten
otherwise
shocks
0
to
should
cannot
tilting It
A
only
when
0
theydonot
otherwise
vomiting
could
If using a work
be
move.
Use
both
back
one
head
may
may
get
caught.
Be
suretowear
handling
Furthermore, do not drink
under
any
and
Keep
the
the
cords,
do not
them
thereIsthe
occur.
table
securedinsuchaway
hands
or returning It to Its original position. If
handIsused,
cause
the
get
Inflammation
circumstances,
diarrhea.
oil
outofthe
danger
which
has
to
hold
the
the
your
hand
protective goggles
lubricating oil
Into
your
eyesoronto
can
result.
the
reach
bend
the
too
hard
with
that fire or electric
casters,
machine
weight of
to slip,
and
oil or
as
of children.
the
so
that
head
the
and
your
and
grease,sothat
your
eat
the
they
can
cords
staples,
casters
they
when
machine
hand
gloves
skin,
grease
cause
T-8421A,
8422A, 8452A,
8722A,
8752A
Page 62
A
CAUTION
Sewing
This sewing machine should only be
0
0
O
A
O
operators
in
safe use
The
applications
Be
machine.
Ifgoggles
needle
enter
Turn off
The
depressed
•
•
•
If using a work
should
cannot
who
beforehand.
sewing
other
suretowear
are
breaks,
your
eyes
the
power
machine may
by mistake, which could result in injury.
When
threading
When
replacing
When
not
the
machine
be
secured
move.
have
received
machine
should
than
sewing.
protective
not wom, there is the
partsofthe
and
injury
switch at
operate
the
needle
the
bobbin
using
the
unattended
table
which
in
suchaway
the
notbeused
goggles
may
the
and
machine
has
used
necessary
when
using
danger
broken
result.
following times.
if
the
needle
and
casters,
needle
treadle is
when
the
so
that
training
for
any
the
that
ifa
may
leaving
casters
they
by
A
Attach all
machine.
devices
Do not touch
objects
may
machine.
Use
tilting it
only
head
may
Ifanerror
or
power
dealer
If
the
nearest
safety
If
the
attached,
anyofthe
against
resultinpersonal
both
hands
back
or returning it to its original position. If
one
handisused,
may
cause
get
caught.
occursinmachine,orif
smells
are
switch.
or a qualified technician.
machine
Brother
devices
machine
injury may result.
the
to
your
noticed, immediately
Then
developsaproblem,
dealer
before using
is
used
moving
machine
injury or
hold
the
hand
contact
or a qualified technician.
partsorpress
while
the
machine
weightofthe
to slip,
your
the
sewing
without
sewing,asthis
damage
and
abnormal
nearest
head
machine
your
tum
contact
these
to
when
hand
noises
off
Brother
any
the
the
your
Tum
cleaning.
depressedbymistake,
Use
both
tilting it
A
only
one
head
may
may
get
off
the
power
The
machine
hands
back
or returning it to its original position. If
handisused,
cause
caught.
to
your
hold
switch
may
which could
hand
before
operateifthe
the
machine
the
weight of
to slip,
result
carrying
head
the
and
Cleaning
out
treadle
in injury.
your
is
when
machine
hand
Be
0
when
they
otherwise
Furthermore,donot
under
vomiting
Keep
Use
Q
by Brother.
suretowear
handling
do not
any
the
only
the
get
inflammation
circumstances,
and
diarrhea.
oil
outofthe
the
proper replacement partsasspecified
protective
lubricating oil
into
your
can
drink
reach
goggles
and
grease,sothat
eyesoronto
result.
the
oil or
eat
as
they
of children.
and
the
can
your
gloves
skin,
grease
cause
T-8421A, 8422A,
8452A,
8722A,
8752A
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S.Warning
labels
The followingwarning labels
Please
follow
the
instructions on the labels at all times when using the machine. If
only the lubricating oil (Nisseki Mitsubishi Sewing Lube ION;VG10) specified by Brother.
* Ifthis type of lubricating oil is difficultto obtain, the
connect
suretowear
your
the
periodsofnon-use.
the
protective
eyesoronto
do
not drink
oil
outofthe
power
cord until lubrication
has
been
by mistake, which could result in injury.
your
reach
goggles
skin,
the
and
otherwise
oil or
of children.
gloves
inflammation
eat
the
and
recommended
when
handling
can
grease
under
the
oil supply replenished before it is
oilto
<Lubr!cating
1.
2.
3.
completed, otherwise
the
lubricating oil
result.
any
circumstances,asthey
use
is <Exxon Mobil
via
Tilt
back
the
machine
Remove
Use
oil
the
cover
the
rubber
accessory
(3) until
(4).
NOTE:
Do not
fill
with lubricating oil
If you
pourintoo
when
the
machine
4.
Replace
5. Return
* If
oil
the
rubber
the
machine
the
lubricating oil level
gauge
window (5),besuretoadd
the
the
the
machine
and
grease,sothat
can
used
Essotex
oil
cap
oiler (2) to
cover>
head.
(1).
oil level
SM10; \/G10>.
pour
reaches
past
much
lubricating oil, it
headistilted
cap
(1).
head
to its original position.
drops
below
may
operateifthe
they
do not
cause
vomiting
for the first time,
lubricating oil into
the
reference
the
reference
may
back.
the
bottom (6) of
more
oil.
get
and
and
line (4).
spill
also
the
line
out
the
2883M
2884M
<Lubricating
1.
Remove
2.
Use
the
gauge
Replace
3.
* If
the
line (6),besuretoadd
via
the
rubber
the
accessory
oil level
reaches
window (3).
the
rubber
lubricating oil level
the
oil
tank>
cap
(1).
oiler (2) to
the
cap
pour
top reference line (4) of
(1).
drops
below
more
oil.
in lubricating oil until
the
oil
the
bottom
reference
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8422A, 8452A, 8722A,
8752A
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•
Lubrication
Apply
1-2
drops of oilto the places indicated by the arrows.
3.
INSTALLATION
<Senii
dry
type
and
minimum
lubrication
type>
<T-8452A,
8752A>
i
m
n
T-8421A,
8422A,
8452A,
8722A,
8752A
Page 75
3.
INSTALLATION
3-4.
Connecting
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet
before opening the face plate of the control box. Touching
A
severe
Contact your Brother
o
Do
The
(S)
Be
electric
o
injury.
not
connect
machine
suretoconnect
shock,
the
may
and
the
cords
dealer
or a qualified electrician for
power
cord
operateifthe
the
ground. If
problems
with
A
A
until all
cords
have
treadleisdepressed
the
ground connection is not
correct
operation
DANGER
areas
where high voltages
CAUTION
any
electrical work
been
connected.
by mistake, which could result in injury.
secure,
may
also
occur.
that
may
you run a high risk of receiving a
need
are
present can result in
to be
done.
serious
3-4-1.
3-4-2.
Opening
the
Connecting
control
the
cords
box
cover
(1)
Screw
(2) Cover
1.
Sewing
machine
cords
2889M
11
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8422A,
8452A,
8722A,
8752A
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3.
INSTALLATION
Pushinsecurely
the
tabs
(5)
engage.
r
until
(1) 7-pin
(2) 10-pin
(3) 14-pin
(4) 14-pin
Refer to
motor
connector.
head
operating
encoder
machine
the
following
detector
panel
connector
connector
unit
page
connector
connector
for
the
4-pin
1
<Removal>
<Securing>
Cords
(Dv
Press
the
tab.
3131M
3132M
2.
Repeat
(1)
Repeat
cable
cable
tie
tie
(2) Wire clip
NOTE:
• Bind
• All
the
cordsinsuchaway
connector
control
cords
does
not
get
that
come
box
shouldbesecuredtothe
cord holder (3) using
pulled out.
out
from
the
cable tie (1), otherwise vibration from
the
sewing machine may
cords
which
operation of
to
can
become
cause
the
problems with
control box.
cause
disconnected,
that
repeat
the
the
the
the
<Closing
the
cover>
T-8421A, 8422A, 8452A, 8722A,
2110M
8752A
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3.
INSTALLATION
^
<Single-phase>
???.
,0000
<Three-phase>
Green
and
(ground wire)
yellow wire
2890M
3.
Other
(1) 6-pin
(2) 4-pin
cords
power
motor
supply
connector
(3) Wire clip
Power
(4)
<For
Insert
wall
<For
1. Attach
cord
single-phase
the
power
outlet.
three-phase
an
specifications>
appropriate
power cord (4). (The
yellow wire is
2. Insert
the
the
properly-grounded AC
NOTE:
Do
not
use
othenwise
problems
may
machine
result.
connector
specifications>
cord plug (5) into a
ground
plug to
green
wire.)
the
and
plugintoa
power
supply.
extension
cords,
operation
2891M
13
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Ground symbol
2892M
3.
INSTALLATION
4
(1)
(2)
(3)
NOTE:
Ground
Ground
Screw
Screw
Always
wire
[With
be
wire
washer]
sure
to
connect
ground wire (1), othen/vise problems
may
occur
with
sewing
operation.
the
machine
T-8421A, 8422A,
8452A,
8722A,
8752A
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3.
INSTALLATION
3-5.
Test
operation
(Operating
the
treadle)
A
CAUTION
«Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while sewing, as this may result in
A
personal
injury or
damagetothe
machine.
2114M
<Turningonthe
Press
theONpower
The
power
NOTE:
When
The
treadle
approximately four
turned
After approximately 4
initialization) or "iniT
displayedonthe
ALL" is displayed,
operation
This
message
times
that
power>
indicator (2)
turning
and
on.
panel
the
power
switch (1).
and
the
the
seconds
operation
the
will
changetothe
will
not
(3) will illuminate.
power
switchonfor
operation
ALL"
appear
switch is
panel
after
seconds,
(full initialization) will
panel.
treadle
the
turned
the
first
time
will
not
operate
the
power
switch is
"inlT rPM"
After "iniT rPM" or "iniT
can
be
operated.
stitch
number
second
and
on.
(speed
(The
display.)
subsequent
for
be
2893M
2116M
2117M
<Test
operation>
1.
Check
that the machine
treadle (4) is gently
2.
Then
check
that it
(4) is gently
3. After pressing
needle
treadle (4) is retumed to
needle
the
4. If
pressed
the
is lowered to the top of
down stopping
treadle (4) is
sews
at low
speed
when
pressed
sews
treadle (4) forward, check that
to position (B).
at high
to position (0).
the
the
neutral position (A), (when
has
been
set.)
pressed
to position (D), (thread
speed
when the treadle
needle plate when
trimming is carried out for models with thread trimmer)
and
the
needle
rises
above
the
needle
plate
and
stops.
the
the
the
15
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8722A,
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4.
PREPARATION
4-1.
Installing
A
Turn
off
The machine may operate ifthe treadle is depressed by mistake, whichcould result in
the
power
the
needle
switch
before
BEFORE
A
CAUTION
installing
the
needle.
SEWING
4.
PREPARATION
injury.
BEFORE
SEWING
<T-8421A,
<T-8452A,
8422A,
8752A>
G
8722A>
Long
groove
2894M
1. Turn the machine pulley to move the needle
highest
2. Loosen
3. Insert the needle (2) straight in
long groove is facing inward, and then securely tighten the
screws
position.
the
screws
(1).
(1).
as
farasit
bar
willgoso
to its
that the
Long
groove
T-8421A,
3125M
8422A,
8452A,
8722A,
8752A
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4.
PREPARATION
4-2.
Removing
BEFORE
the
SEWING
bobbin
A
CAUTION
Turn off
The
machine may
the
power
switch
operate
before
removing
ifthe treadle is
the
bobbin.
depressed
2895M
by mistake, which could result in injury.
<Latch
1. Open
2. Pull
<Bobbln
1.
2.
3.
type>
the
left.
the
the
bobbins
case
Open
the
left.
Liftupthe
bobbin
Remove
slide plates (1) by moving them to
rotary hook
(3).
type>
slide
latch (2) of
case
(3).
the
bobbin.
latches
plates
(2) upward,
(1) by moving
the
rotary hook,
the
and
them
themtothe
and
then
right
remove
right
remove
and
and
the
2896M
17
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8422A,
8452A, 8722A,
8752A
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4-3.
A
4.
Winding
the
lower
thread
A
CAUTION
PREPARATION
BEFORE
SEWING
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine whilewindingthe lower thread,asthis
may
result in
personal
injury or
damagetothe
machine.
2897M
1. Turn on
2.
Place
3. Wind
direction indicated by
the
the
the
power
bobbin (1)
thread
several
switch.
onto
the
the
bobbin winder
times
around
arrow.
shaft
the
bobbin (1) in
(2).
* Check that the thread is not loose anywhere along the
thread
path.
4.
Push
the
bobbin
5.
6.
7.
8.
Raise
Depress
Once
winding of
presser
After
the
and
cut
presser
the
presser
the
treadle.
the
arm
(3) willreturn automatically.
thread
has
the
thread
arm (3) toward the bobbin (1).
foot with
with
Lower
lower
been
the
the
liftinglever.
thread
thread
wound
knife (4).
winding will
is completed,
on,
remove
then
the
the
the
start.
bobbin
bobbin
2123M
Less
\
thread
More
thread
T-8421A,
80%
2124M
8422A,
Loosen
adjust
NOTE:
8452A,
the
The
amountofthread
a
maximum
8722A,
8752A
the
screw (5)
and
move
amount of thread wound onto the bobbin.
wound
of 80 % of
the
the
bobbin
onto
the
bobbin
bobbin capacity.
presser
should
(6) to
be
18
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4.
PREPARATION
4-4.
Installing
BEFORE
the
SEWING
bobbin
A
CAUTION
A
Turn off
The
machine
the
power
switch before installing
may
operateifthe
the
bobbin.
treadleisdepressed
(3)
2899M
by mistake, which could result in injury.
2898M
<Latch
1. Insert
2. Return
3. Turn
4.
5. Pull out
6.
type>
the
bobbin (1) into
winding direction isasshowninthe
the
rotary
hook
the
machine pulley to rotate
the
tension
Pass
passitunder
Close
spring (4) is visible.
the
thread
through slit (5) in
the
thread
the
thread to a length of approximately 50 mm.
the
slide
plates.
the
rotary hook (2)sothat
illustration.
latch (3) to its original position.
the
rotary hook (2) until
the
rotary hook
tension spring.
and
the
then
50
mm
2900M
2901M
There is an anti-spin spring (6) inside the rotary hook. The
anti-spin spring (6) prevents the bobbin fromracing at times
suchasduring thread trimming.
Use bobbins (1) made of light alloy
BROTHER.
as
specified by
19
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8722A,
8752A
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4.
PREPARATION
BEFORE
SEWING
50
mm
50
mm
<Bobbln
1. Insert the bobbin (1) Into
2. There
50
mm
3. Insert
4.
5.
3126M
3127M
case
type>
the
bobbin
winding direction isasshowninthe
are
three types of
Thread the thread by
accordance
used.
<A>
1)
2)
<B>
1)
2)
3)
Push
Close
with
Pass
thread
Pass
the
out
about
<C>
Pass
thread
Pass
the
through
Pass
the
out
about
the
bobbin
latch (9) of
the
slide plates.
the
the
thread
tension spring (4).
thread
50
the
thread
tension
thread
the
spring
thread through
50
case
the
cap
one
of the following methods in
shapeofthe
through
through
mm.
through
spring
(4).
through
(7).
mm.
(2) into
rotary
hook
(2) (<A>, <B>
the
slots
the
the
flat.
case
illustration.
bobbin
slot
(3)
and
thread
hole (8)
slot
(3)
and
(5)
and
thread
hole (8)
rotary hook.
(2)sothat the
and
<C>).
case
(2) being
under
the
and
pull
under
the
(6),
and
then
and
pull
2903M
There
is an anti-spin spring (10) inside
anti-spin spring (10) prevents the bobbin from racing at
times
T-8421A,
2904M
8422A,
Use bobbins (1)
BROTHER.
8452A,
8722A,
suchasduring
8752A
thread
made
trimming.
of light alloy
the
rotary hook.
as
The
specified by
20
Page 85
4.
PREPARATION
4-5.
Threading
A
Turn
This
will
Thread
Turn
off
The
machine
the
machine
make
the
left-side
BEFORE
the
power
may
pulley
threading
SEWING
the
switch
operateifthe
and
easier
thread
first.
upper
before
raise
the
and
thread
A
CAUTION
threading
treadleisdepressed
thread
it will
take-up
prevent
the
upper
the
thread.
by mistake, which could result in injury.
(1) before threading
thread
from
coming
the
upper
outatthe
thread.
sewing
start.
21
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Page 86
4.
PREPARATION
BEFORE
SEWING
/I.
not
Do
thread
<For
foundation
and
T-8452A-405>
Pass
the
through
(Refertop.37)
pass
through
thread
the
specifications
Center
N
If
the
follows,
to
thread.
<Models
Press
<Models
Press
or
operate
lifterto
tension
the
with
the
without
the
raise
discs
thread
thread
tension
tension
the
lifting
the
are
will
trimmer>
release
thread
release
lever or
presser
opened
become
plate (2).
trimmer>
foot
as
easier
plate (2),
the
knee
50mm
T-8421A
50mm
T-8422A,
50mm
8722A
50mm
T-8452A,
50mm
8752A
5Gmm
The
in
between
Pass
thread
the
canbepassed
the
tension
threadonthe
securely
discs._ (£)
-f-
insideofthe
tab
(3)
T-8421A, 8422A, 8452A, 8722A,
8752A
2905M
22
Page 87
4.
PREPARATION
4-6.
Adjusting
BEFORE
the
SEWING
stitch
iength
Unlock
the
stitch length dial (2) by turning
(1) to
the
right until a click is
Turn
the
stitch length dial (2) clockwise or counterclockwise
so
that
the
desired
on
the
dial.
•
The
larger
(The
numbersonthe
length of
type
looking at
•
When
setting to a
if
position.
Tum
length dial (2).
Check
the
and
thickness
turning
the
reverse
the
dial lock lever (1) firmly to
that
the
stitch length isatthe
the
number,
finished
the
finished stitches.)
the
smaller
lever
stitch length dial (2)
the
dial
stitches
of material being
stitch length dial (2) from a
setting, itwillbe
(3) is
heard.
uppermost
longer
the
stitch length willbe.
are
for
useasa guide.
may
vary
sewn.
easier
pushedtothe
the
left to lock
does
the
dial lock
dependingonthe
to turn
halfwaydown
not
rotate.
lever
position
The
Adjust while
larger
the
dial
the
stitch
Locked
4-7.
Using
2907M
4-8. Using
Unlocked
the
the
knee
1(2
thread
2906M
lifter
2908M
wiper (Models with
2909M
The
presser
plate
thread
Pressthe
(1).
foot (2)
can
trimmer only)
thread
wiper
switch
be raised by pressing
(1)
tothe0 side.
the
knee lifter
After thread trimming is carried out, the thread wiper (2)
pull up
the
thread.
2209M
will
2910M
23
T-8421A,
8422A, 8452A,
8722A,
8752A
Page 88
4.
PREPARATION
4-9.
Corner
NOTE:
sewing
method
(T-8452A, 8752A)
Ifusing this machine in place ofa single-needle machine, remove the needle which is not being used. In such
BEFORE
SEWING
cases,
use the procedures given belowto stop the unused needle bar from moving,otherwise damage to the machine may result.
e
o
do not
4-9-1.
To
stop
the
needle
Needle
stop
bars
(right
and
-jH
3128M
IL
I
o
O
CO
.
Needle
stop
3129M
left)
I
Operate
material
Do not
needle
<To
Move
<To
Move
<To
Press
The
the
and
sewatspeedsofover
bars
stop
operationofthe
the
stop
stop
operationofthe
the
stop
resume
the
push
stop
lever (1) will
automatically.
stop
lever
has
stopped
has
been
lever (1) to
lever (1) to
twin-needie
lever (2).
after
the
needle
has
moving.
1,000
rpm while
stopped.
left
CO
the
right
the
o
needle
"L"
"R"position.
position.
needie
bar>
bar>
sewing>
then
return to its original position
penetrated
oneofthe
the
Push
4-9-2.
Sewing
<For
Numberofstitches:
angle
40°\ ^ ^
No.ofstitches
1/4"
needle
6
width>
quick-reference
3131M
Stitches
e
Determine the stitch length from the chart
The
numberofstitchesofthe
outer
needle
[Example]
For a
sewing
angleof40°
and
a stitch length of 2.9 mm,
3130M
guide
Sewing
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
above
varies
4.8
4.0
3.7
3.0
to make beautiful corner stitching.
according to
50'
40°
4.6
3.4
4.4
2.7
3.5
2.3
2.9
2.0
2.5
1.7
2.2
the
combination of sewing
the
numberofstitches
60'
3.5
2.8
2.2
1.9
1.6
70'
4.6
3.0
2.3
1.8
1.5
becomes
80'
3.8
2.5
1.9
1.5
1.3
100'
3.2
2.7
2.11.81.51.2
1.6
1.3
1.3
angle
and
6.
110'
120'
2.2
1.8
stitch length.
1.5
CO
o
1.1
T-8421A,
8422A,
8452A,
8722A,
8752A
24
Page 89
5.
5.
USING
THE
OPERATION
USING
THE
PANEL
(BASIC
OPERATIONS
OPERATION
PANEL
(BASIC
5-1.
Names
•
The
operation
Select
• In
the
when
the
and
panel
the
keys
and
caseofkeys
key is
pressed
OPERATIONS)
functions
keys
cannotbeoperated
set
the
numberofstitches
with Indicators,
once
more.
the
ABCD
* *
while
before
indicator illuminates
Q u u O 0 u 0 u
O O O O O O 0 U
OCDO
sewing
starting
is in
sewing.
when
progress.
that
function is
CD O
operating,
AUTO
and
the
indicator
switches
off
(14) (17) (13)(5)
The
power
indicator
(1)Main display
1-F—r
8888
(2)
Setting
fAi
(3)
Start
(4)End backtack key
illuminates
8888,
keys
fAi
backtack
5-E—P
a
key
WBB
(5) Continuous backtack key
when
the
powerIsturned
In
start
backtack
displayed.
In
end
backtack
displayed.
In
continuous
andDare
In fixed stitch display, E or F illuminates
displayed.
These
numberoffixed
•
When
keys
the A
displayed.
are
stitches
key
• When the V keyispressed, the setting decreases
When this key is
stitches
When
stitches
depressed
threadistrimmed
Ifthe treadle
to ON,
When
(0-99)
in the A
this
keyispressed
(0-99)intheCandDstitch
backward,
has
the
numberofstitches
this key is
on.
display, AS illuminates
display, CD illuminates
backtack
usedtoset
display, ABCD illuminates
the
numberofbacktack
forEand
F.
ispressed,the
setting
and
the
and
the
and
increases
numberofstitches
numberofstitches
and
the
stitches
from
from
pressedsothat the indicator illuminates,
and
B stitch
so
end
backtackingiscarried
automatically.)
not yet
pressedsothat
been
number
that
the
indicator
number
depressed
canbechanged
the
backward, the
indicator illuminates,
displays is
illuminates,
displaysissewn.
out.
(For
and
the function
the
numberofstitches
number
of stitches for E or F
for A, B, C
0 upto 99.
99 downto0.
the
numberofstart
sewn.
the
numberofend
models
end
backtack function
canbeset
the
numberofbacktack
with
for A
for C
2137M
When
thread
andBare
andDare
for A, B, C
andDand
2138M
the
treadle
trimmer,
canbeset
back
to OFF.
2139M
backtack
2140M
backtack
2141M
stitches
(0-99) in the A, B, C and D stitch number displays is sewn continuously. The sewing
machine
thread
sews
a single cycle of A, B, C
is trimmed automatically.
andD,and
for models with
thread
trimmer,
2142M
are
the
is
the
the
T-8421A,
8422A, 8452A,
8722A,
8752A
Page 90
Fixed stitch key
(6)
When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, the number of stitches (1-1999)
inthe E stitch number display is sewn, and then the sewing machine stops automatically.
When this key is pressed so that the indicator illuminates, fixed stitch sewing of the number
of stitches (1-1999) in the E and F stitch number displays is carried out repeatedly.
sewing key
When
(1-1999) in
• This can only be
•
• This
•
control display
This
• If all
•Ifail
control keys
These
j
(0
the
The
this key is
(7).
When
(start or
trimmed automatically.
can
stitch key (6) or
When
(start or
is then trimmed (models with thread trimmer only) simply by
once.
shows
bars
bars
keys
maximum
sewing
pressedsothat
the
E stitch number display
set
for
this key is
end
onlybeset
this key is
end
the
are
are
let you
pressedsothat
backtack stitches or fixed stitches)
for
the
name
pressedsothat
backtack stitches or fixed stitches)
sewing
speed
illuminated, it indicates
switched off, it indicates
adjust
amount.
speed
can
alsobeadjusted
(7)
(8)
(9) Thread trimming key (Models with thread trimmer only)
(10)AUTO key
(11)Sewing
(12)Sewing
• When the • key is pressed, the sewingspeed becomes faster.
•
When
the
(13)
Thread
(14)Half stitch key
trimming lock key (Models with
®When
(15)Lower
(16)Lower
(17)
•
RESET
thread
thread
key
counter
counter
A)
•
When
the
depressed
• If
the
the
needle
stitches
the
pressing
display
This
shows
The
counterisreduced
keys
These
keys
This
key is
conditions.
^ key is
thread
this key is
needle
up position without
backward.
indicator of
up position without thread trimming being carried
have
sewing
this key.
the
are
used
(Refer
pressed,
trimmer only)
pressedsothat
the
thread
been
sewn.
machine
lower
thread
by "1" for
usedtoset
to return
to p.25.)
the
indicator illuminates,
can
be sewn by pressing
use
together with the fixed stitch key (6) or the name label key
the
indicator illuminates,
use
together
label key (7).
when
the
sewing
the
thread
trimming key (9) is illuminated,
is
stopped,
counter
every
the initialvalue for
the
lower
with
the
the
indicator illuminates,
the
treadleisdepressedtothe
that
the
maximum
the
minimum
speed
thatisused
while
sewing
sewing
speed
becomes
the
indicator illuminates,
trimming being carried
the
needle
value.
ten
stitches
the
lower thread counter. (Refer to p.25.)
thread
counter
to its initial
the
are
sewn,
continuous
are
sewn
speed
speed
when
is in
progress.
slower.
bar
can
sewn.
numberofbacktack
the
actuator.
the
set
numberofstitches
and
then the thread is
backtack
the
automatically
canbeset.
(220 rpm).
the
the
out
the
out
be
moved
value
key (5),
set
numberofstitches
and
depressing
maximum
treadleisdepressed
2149M 2150M
sewing
evenifthe
sewing
after
machine
machine
the
up
andtocancel
stitches
the
the
the
amount.
stops
treadle
stops
set
number
and
down
waming
2143M
2144M
2145M
2146M
fixed
thread
treadle
2147M
2148M
to
2151M
in
is
in
of
2152M
by
2153M
2154M
2155M
2156M
T-8421A, 8422A, 8452A, 8722A, 8762A
26
Page 91
5.
USING
5-2.
1
THE
OPERATION
Sewing
Setting
start
//
start
llD
2911M
backtack
PANEL
and
stitches
(BASIC
end
ON
-4
OPERATIONS)
backtack
stitches
=0
VV
I *I
.V.I .V.I
Example:
Setting
end
backtack
A(0-99)
B(0-99)
stitches
Example:
ON
4
4>
Start backtacking is carried out. After it
the
treadle
remains
NOTE:
If the treadle is returned to the neutral position, the sewing machine
operating
End backtacking is cam'ed out. After it
(models with thread trimmer) and the sewing machine stops in the needle up position.
NOTE:
• If
the
treadle is
stitches is complete,
• For models with thread trimmer, if the indicator of the thread trimming lock key is
illuminated, the sewing machine
trimming
until
being
depressed.
the
set
numberofstart
depressed
carried
backward before sewing of the
end
backtacking
out.
1 « ^ 1 * ^
1*•«^ 1* '
••
•1
'V7i
t V J
'V.*i
IV1
•R
y
0(0-99)
D(0-99)
has
finished, normal sewing continues foraslong
backtack
has
will
stitches
has
been
sewn.
finished, the thread is trimmed automatically
set
will
not be carried out.
stop in
the
number of
needle up position without thread
start
will
2157M
2158M
as
continue
2159M
backtack
2160M
27
T-8421A,
8422A,
8452A,
8722A,
8752A
Page 92
5-3.
Sewing
fixed
2912M
stitches
5.
USING
THE
OPERATION
PANEL
(BASIC
OPERATIONS)
1
<Automatlc
thread
After
stopsinthe
this, normal sewing is carried
After
and
trimming
Press
the
continuously
ON
-i
the
the
the
(Models
thread
depressed,
set
numberofstitches
needle
position
treadleisdepressed
sewing
machine
with
thread
trimming key to
trimmer
thread trimming is carried
that
outifthe
backward,
switches
tum
lA^,
'A^
'v7i
'v.*
IV
J \ V J
in E (fixed
has
been
to fixed stitch sewing
only)>
on
stitches)
setbythe
treadle is
the
the
thread
out
depressed.
thread
after
I
(1-19)
(0-99)
From1to
have
been
needle
up/down key (referto p.26). After
is trimmed
mode.
trimming function.
the
fixed stitches
(models
1999
sewn,
have
Example:
E-^120
stitches
the
with
When
been
sewing
thread
the
sewn.
2161M
canbeset.
machine
2159M
trimmer)
2160M
treadle
is
<Automatic
in
<Start
and
m
sewing>
end
When
simply by
backtack
sewing>
The
function.
If
changing
temporarily turn off
the
the
AUTO key is
depressing
the
start backtack key
the
numberofend
numberofstitches
pressedtotumonthe
treadle
once
without
and
end
backtack key
backtack
the
fixed stitch function before making
and
the
setting
T-8421A,
8422A,
8452A,
automatic
needingtodepress
stitches
can
thenbechanged.)
8722A,
sewing
function,
it continuously.
canbepressed
in C
and
the
8752A
to tum on
D,
press
change.
the
fixed
stitches
the
backtack sewing
the
fixed stitch key to
(The CD display
are
will
sewn
show
28
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5.
USING
THE
OPERATION
PANEL
(BASIC
OPERATIONS
5-4.
•
• The value displayed by the lower thread
<inltlal
Using
The
lower
machine
value
Press
thread
sews
10 stitches,
setting>
for2seconds
pjnn
CJUU
the
counter
lower
canbeused
and
or
more
thread
a warning is given
After
will
counter
to let you know
counter
about2seconds,
show
the
When
theAkeyispressed,
When
the•keyispressed,
Ifyou hold down the keys, the setting
Ifa value of "0" is set, the lower thread
The
initialsetting value
approximately
display is reduced by 1 from the initial setting value
when
the
counter
the
initial
value
buzzer
which
how
reaches
will
was
set
the
the
willbeaccepted
much
"-5".
sound
previously.
setting
setting
will
lower
thread
and
increases.
decreases.
change
counter
when
Is remaining.
the
lower
more quickly.
will
not
operate.
sewing starts.
each
thread
time
counter
the
sewing
display
<Lower
thread
(Initial
counter
value)
oonn
Cjuu
operatlon>
Reduces
for
stitches
every
by 1
sewn
10
Press
RESET
the
key (2).
(D)
Press
for2seconds
1.
When
sewingiscarried
(After
the value reaches zero
2. When the value Is "-5"or less, a warning icon (1) Illuminates and an electronic buzzer
3.
After
the treadle returnstothe
even ifthe treadle is depressed.
trimmer) and the sewing machine
out,thevalue shownInthe
"0",
a minussignappears and countingcontinues to a
neutral
position
However,
stops
and the
ifthe treadle is depressed backward, the thread is
in the needle up stop position.
lower
threadcounter
sewing
display
is reducedby1 forevery10 stitchessewn.
machine stops, the
2167M 2168M 2169M
the
RESET key (2)
or
more.
maximumof"-999".)
sounds
sewing
for 5 seconds.
machine
will
trimmed
-
000
000
"(•3)
not start up again
(models
with
thread
• If you press the
depressed.
• Ifyou press and hold the RESET key (2) for2 seconds or more, the display
RESET
key (2), the warning
T-8421A,
icon
8422A,
(1)
will
8452A, 8722A,
disappear and sewing
will
return to the
8752A
will
be possible when the treadle Is
initial
value.
Page 94
6.
6.
USING
THE
OPERATION
(ADVANCED OPERATIONS)
The
6-1.
operations
Names
described
and
in this section should only be carried out by a technician.
functions
(23) (21)19
ABCD
USING
PANEL
THE
OPERATION
PANEL
(ADVANCED
brother
OPERATIONS
(18)
(20)
Slow
start
Correction
key
key
(24)(18)(20)(22)
When
this
keyispressed
stitches
700rpm.
If
When this key is
canbecarried
If
while
NOTE:
Ifyou
that
are
sewn
After this,
you
press
this key
out.
the
sewing machine is
the
actuatorisbeing
• If you
• Correction sewing
press
sewn.
sewing
press
key (8) is illuminated.
this key again while the Icon (21) is illuminated, the icon (21)
^
These
operating
They
so
that
the
immediately
the
sewing
again
while
pressedsothat the correction icon (21) illuminates, correction sewing