Brother Z-8550A - Manual (Page 4)

Digital setting of maximum sewing speed
The maximum sewing speed can be set digitally at
the operation panel. The sewing speed can be
changed with checking the sewing speed control
display visually.
Number of stitches is counted
The number of stitches, which have been sewn, is
counted. When the number reaches to the number
preset by a user, the machine notifies it with the
pictogram and sound. It can be used as a measure
of lower thread’s used amount or sewn length, and
as a production counter.
Easy to view with no eye fatigue
The backlit LCD panel eases users’ view of the
display. The frosted surface of the display has no
reflection that causes users’ eye fatigue.
Zigzag base line position can be set as desired
A position of zigzag base line, which is the center of a
sewing pattern, can be set at the operation panel. By this
setting, a sewing pattern can be shifted right and left.
Sewing data can be stored in user programs
Three sets of combinations of such as sewing pattern
and zigzag width can be registered. Frequently-used
sewing data can be retrieved just by pressing the keys.
User-friendly operation panel
Any required operation is quickly available
The functions are located in symmetrical layout
easy to remember, based on user interface. They
are grouped and color-coded by operation object
so that users are not puzzled at operations.
Easy operation enhancing productivity
Easy-to-use bobbin winder
The bobbin winder is located at
the top of the machine arm. It is
easier to adjust the bobbin
thread amount and set and
remove a bobbin.
Stopping with needle up and
needle down position
Needle position function greatly
helps material handling. It
enables needle down stop, for
changing the direction of the
material, and needle up stop, for
set and removal of materials.
Light-touch pedal operation
The pedal touch of the Z-8550A
and Z-8560A is more comfortable
compared to that with a clutch
motor, making pedal operation
easier. Sewing to add some
stitches can also be performed
with a light-touch pedal operation.
Meeting a wide range of applications by simple adjustment
Feed amount can be set up to 5 mm with the stitch length dial. One
single machine can deal with sewing ranging from foundation
garments to general materials with large feed pitch, by replacement
of the feed dog and the needle plate and simple adjustment.
Two-color display and pictograms, easy to grasp
The two-color display LCD panel has been adopted.
It distinguishes contents of displayed items by color.
Pictograms easy to grasp are also used.
Maximum zigzag width
Zigzag width
Base line
Base line
2mm to the left
Z-40