Brother PC-420 - Manual (Page 59)

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Cutting the thread
When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. The
threads can be cut in either of two ways.
■ Using the thread cutter button
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When you wish to finish the stitching, press
(thread cutter button) once.
1 Thread cutter button
X The threads are cut and the needle is raised.
2
Raise the presser foot lever.
1 Presser foot lever
Note
● Do not press the thread cutter button if there
is no fabric under the presser foot or while
the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to
the machine may occur.
Memo
● The machine can be set so that the threads
will be cut when sewing is finished. For
details on setting the machine so that the
threads are cut automatically, refer to
“Automatically cutting the thread”
(page 58).
■ Using the manual thread cutter
When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon
or metallic threads, or other special threads, use
the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut
the threads.
1
When you wish to finish the stitching and the
sewing machine is stopped, press
(needle position button) once to raise the
needle.
1 Needle position button
X The needle is raised.
2
Raise the presser foot lever.
1 Presser foot lever
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Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,
and then pass the threads through the thread
cutter to cut them.
1 Thread cutter
● Do not press the thread cutter button
after the threads have already been cut,
otherwise the needle may break, the
threads may become tangled or damage
to the machine may occur.
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