Brother 4234D - Manual (Page 8)

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Powering the machine
Turning on the machine
1. Insert the three-pin plug into the socket on the
bottom right side of the machine. Insert the power
supply plug into a power outlet.
2. Turn the main power and light switch to "I" mark
(to "O" mark to turn off).
Operation
When the foot controller is pressed lightly, the machine
runs at a low speed. As the foot controller is pressed
further, the machine will increase speed. When the foot
controller is released, the machine stops.
NOTE (For U.S.A. only):
Foot controller: Model KD-1902
This foot controller can be used on the machine with
product code 884-B01. The product code is mentioned
on the machine rating plate.
Turning direction of hand wheel
The hand wheel turns in a counterclockwise
direction (direction of arrow). This is the same direction
as an ordinary home sewing machine.
The needles move to their highest positions by turning
the hand wheel so that the mark on the hand wheel
is aligned to the line on the machine.
Opening/ Closing front cover
It is necessary to open the front cover when threading
this machine. Slide it to the right 1 and open 2, or
close it and slide it to the left.
CAUTION
For your safety, make sure that the front cover is
closed when operating the machine.
Always turn off the machine before opening the
front cover.
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Attaching/ Removing presser foot
1. Turn off the main power and light switch or
disconnect the electric supply plug.
2. Raise the presser foot lever. 1
3. Turn the hand wheel 2 so that the mark on the hand
wheel is aligned to the line on the machine. (See
CHAPTER1 "Turning direction of hand wheel".)
4. Push the button on the presser foot holder and the
standard presser foot will be released. 3 4
5. Raise the presser foot farther by pushing the presser
foot lever upward. Then remove the presser foot and
store it in a safe location.
6. Again, raise the presser foot farther by pushing the
presser foot lever upward. Then place the presser
foot just under the presser foot holder so that
the groove in the bottom of the presser foot holder
is aligned and catches the bar on the top of the
foot . Then lower the presser foot lever to
attatch the foot, pushing the button on the presser
foot.
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