Brother LK3-B434E MKII Manuel Du Propriétaire

ZE-855A,856A

After the treadle has been depressed backward, you can sew a set number of stitches to create end backtack stitches.

1. Press the end backtack key 

e.

• The indicator 

r will illuminate and the end

backtacking function will turn on.

• The CD indicator 

t will illuminate and the number

of end backtack stitches will appear in the LED dis-
play 

y. (For example, 

AA AA

 indicates 6 stitches for

section C and 2 stitches for section D.)

2. Use the 

쑶쑴 selection keys u to change the number

of end backtack stitches.

3. Carry out sewing. When the treadle is depressed back-

ward, the end backtack stitches will be sewn. (For the
856A, the thread will then be trimmed.)

Note:
•

The sewing machine will continue operating until the
set number of end backtack stitches has been sewn,
even if the treadle is returned to the neutral position.

•

The set number of end backtack stitches will be sewn
regardless of the zigzag stop position setting.

q

w

The stitch length for section C is 
adjusted by means of the condense 
dial 

q, and the stitch length for 

section D is adjusted by means of 
the feed adjustment dial 

w.

(6 stitches)

(2 stitches)

(6 stitches)

(6 stitches)

(2 stitches)

<When the condense dial is set to 
a "-" (minus) value>

<When number of stitches 
for section D is "00">

<Example>

t

y

u

r

e

Number of
stitches for
section C

Number of
stitches for
section D

■ Turning the end backtack function on and off
•

The condition changes as shown below each time the end backtack key 

e is pressed.

•

End backtacking is carried out when the end backtack indicator 

r is illuminated.

r

e

Zigzag width display, etc.

Illuminated

Zigzag width display

Off

Number of end backtack
stitches

■ End backtack sewing speed
The sewing machine operates at a speed of 1,200 rpm when sewing end backtack stitches.

■ Changing the setting
The DIP switch settings can be used to change the zigzag width for end backtack stitches. (Refer to page 106.)