Trim Trap; Locking/Unlocking The Upper Knife; Stitch Length - Brother 884-B20 Owner's Manual

Trim trap

IMPORTANT
- Always remove the foot controller from the trim
trap when carrying the machine.
The optional trim trap <A> holds the trimmed
fabric and thread produced when sewing.
To install:
Insert the trim trap <A> until it contacts the front
cover.
To remove:
Slowly pull out the trim trap.
NOTE:
The optional trim trap can also be used as the foot
controller holder.
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Locking/Unlocking the upper knife

CAUTION
• Do not touch the knives.
• Before switching between locking and unlocking
the upper knife, make sure that the machine
is completely stopped. If the knife lock lever is
switched during sewing, fabric may become
caught in the machine, causing the needle
to become damaged, or the machine may be
damaged or malfunction, causing injuries.
To use the upper knife, move the knife lock lever
to the <A> position.
To sew without cutting the fabric, lock the upper
knife by moving the knife lock lever to the right 1 .
The locked upper knife can be used as a guide.

Stitch length

The normal stitch length setting is 3 mm (1/8 inch).
To change the stitch length, turn the stitch length
adjustment dial on the right side of the machine.
1 Shorten the stitch length to a minimum of 2 mm
(5/64 inch).
2 Lengthen the stitch to a maximum of 4 mm (5/32
inch).
<A> Selection mark