[1] Select a stitch pattern to be
sewn. Then, press picto.
[2] Place fabric at beginning
position of sewing and start
sewing machine. [3] Press reverse stitch button.
Sewing machine will sew three
reverse stitches and will continue
sewing in normal direction.
Press reverse stitch button when machine reaches
predetermined position of fabric. Machine will sew
three reverse stitches. Then, machine will
automatically stop at predetermined position to trim
both needle thread and bobbin thread.
Changing sewing direction
Sewing overlapping seam allowances
Stop machine in desired position.
Lower needle into fabric.
Lift presser foot, and turn fabric
in desired sewing direction.
Carefully sew overlapping seam
allowances while helping fabric
feed with hands.
* For a light-weight fabric,
carefully sew beginning of seam
while gently pulling needle thread
and bobbin thread in direction of
feed.
Overlapping seam allowances
or a part that has a significant
difference in height should be
sewn in direction illustrated to
avoid the foot catching in the
fold of the fabric.
Lower presser foot and
start sewing.
Example:
Straight stitch
Automatic back tacking ( reverse stitching )
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Starting sewing of heavy-weight fabric
To sew overlapping seam allowances from fabric edge, use
the lock button on Presser Foot A. When you press the lock
button, presser foot will be temporarily locked parallel to the
fabric to ensure smooth sewing.
Select first stitch pattern to
be sewn. Press pictogram.
Sewing machine will sew three reverse
stitches (back tack stitches) both at beginning
and end of seam, perform thread trimming of
both needle thread and bobbin thread at end
of seam and stop.
*Automatic back tacking can be reset
in three different procedures:
(1) Re-press pictogram.
(2) Select another stitch pattern.
(3) Turn off, then on power to machine.
pictogram will be shown
in reverse video as .
[2]
[3]
Fabric
Button
Lower presser foot
while fitting button
(spring) attached on
presser foot into slit on
presser foot holder.
Note: Use of the Knee Lifter
Accessory is very useful for
raising and lowering the
presser foot when changing
direction.
