Brother SB4138 - Manual (Page 65)

Useful Functions 63
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Automatically cutting the
thread
The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut
the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called
“programmed thread-cutting”. If programmed thread-
cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement
stitching is also set. This setting is convenient if a
stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected.
a
Turn on the sewing machine.
X The LCD comes on.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to
“Selecting stitching” (page 72).
c
Press (Automatic thread cutting key).
X (Automatic thread cutting key) and
(Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch
key) light up, and the sewing machine is set
for programmed thread-cutting and
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching.
• To turn off programmed thread-cutting, press
(Automatic thread cutting key) until the
key is no longer lit.
• When the sewing machine is turned off, the
programmed thread-cutting setting is
cancelled.
d
Position the fabric under the presser foot, and
then press
(“Start/Stop” button) once.
a “Start/Stop” button
X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are
sewn, the machine starts sewing.
e
After reaching the end of the stitching, press
(“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button)
once.
This step is not necessary if a stitch such as
those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is
selected where reinforcement stitches are
automatically sewn.
a “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are
sewn, the sewing machine stops and cuts the
thread.
Memo
z Reverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT
be sewn and the thread will not
automatically be cut until
(“Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button) is pressed.
(“Start/Stop” button) may be pressed to
stop stitching when needed such as for
pivoting corners.
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The thread is cut here.