Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

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Setting the Stitch Length 
Follow the steps below when you want to change 
the stitch pattern length.
Example:
Press   to shorten the stitch length.
→The value in the display gets smaller.
Press   to lengthen the stitch length.
→The value in the display gets bigger.
Setting the Thread Tension 
You may need to change the thread tension, 
depending on the fabric and thread being used. 
Follow the steps below to make any necessary 
changes.
■ Proper Thread Tension 
The...

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■Upper Thread is Too Tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of 
the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
a Bobbin thread
b Upper thread
c Surface 
d Locks appear on surface of fabric
Press  , to loosen the upper thread.
■Upper Thread is Too Loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of 
the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
c Wrong side
d Locks appear on wrong side of fabric
Press  , to tighten the upper thread....

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USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Automatic Reinforcement 
Stitching 
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the 
automatic reinforcement stitching function before 
sewing, and the machine will automatically sew 
reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, 
depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning 
and end of sewing.
aSelect a stitch pattern.
bPress   to set the automatic 
reinforcement stitching function.
→The key will display as  .
cSet the fabric in the start position...

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Automatic Thread Cutting
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the 
automatic thread cutting function before sewing, 
and the machine will automatically sew 
reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, 
depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning 
and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end 
of sewing. This function is useful when sewing 
buttonholes and bar tacks. 
aSelect a stitch pattern.
bPress   to set the automatic thread 
cutting function.
→The key will...

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Using the Knee Lifter
Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the 
presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands 
free to handle the fabric.
aChange the operating position of the knee 
lifter handle before inserting into the 
machine.
Slide up the knee lifter handle slightly and 
rotate it while releasing pressure so handle 
will click into position.
* The knee lifter can be adjusted to three different angles.
a Knee lifter handle
→ Rotate knee lifter handle...

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Pivoting
If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops 
with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the 
presser foot is automatically raised to an 
appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is 
pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed 
again, the presser foot is automatically lowered 
and sewing continues. This function is useful for 
stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
aSelect a stitch.
bPress   to select the pivot setting.
→The key appears as  .
 CAUTION...

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cPlace the fabric under the presser foot with 
the needle at the starting point of the 
stitching, and then press the “Start/Stop” 
button. The machine will begin sewing.
dPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the 
machine at the point where the sewing 
direction changes.
→The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and 
the presser foot is raised.
eRotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/
Stop” button.
→The presser foot is automatically lowered, and 
sewing...

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Needle Position – Stitch 
Placement
When the “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is 
on, the needle will be partially lowered for precise 
stitch placement and then press the “Needle 
Position” button to lower the needle completely. 
Each press of the “Needle Position” button 
changes the needle to the next position. When the 
“Needle Position – Stitch Placement” is turned off, 
each press of the “Needle Position” button simply 
raises and then lowers the needle.
aPointing needle...

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Checking the Needle Location in 
the Screen
Press   to use the built-in camera to view 
the sewing area in the LCD screen. View the 
location of the needle from 2 different angles and 
the needle drop position, even if the needle has 
not actually been lowered.
→The camera view window appears.
a CAMERA IMAGE
b GRID VIEW
c CLOSE
d VIEW ANGLE
e NEEDLE DROP POSITION
f ZOOM
CAMERA IMAGE
Press this key to save a camera image to the USB 
media.
Insert the USB media to the...

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