Names of Machine Parts
Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with
markings) and needle plate cover
The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for
patterns with a middle (center) needle position. The
measurements on the needle plate and the needle plate cover
are references for stitches with a left needle position.
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b
1 For stitches with a middle (center) needle position
2 For stitches with a left needle position
3 Left needle position <inch>
4 Left needle position <cm>
5 Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover
(with markings) <inch>
6 Left needle position on the needle plate cover <inch>
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■ Operation buttons
b
a
c
1 "Start/Stop" button
Press the "Start/Stop" button to start or stop sewing.
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2 Reverse stitch button
Press the reverse button to sew reverse or reinforcement
stitches depending on the selected stitch pattern.
3 Reinforcement stitch button
Press the reinforcement button to sew a single stitch
e
repeatedly and tie-off. (page 25)
For decorative stitches, press this button to end with a full
stitch instead of at a mid-point.
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The LED beside the button automatically lights up while the
stitch is being sewn and goes off when sewing is finished.
4 Needle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle.
Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.
5 Sewing speed controller
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.
■ Operation panel and operation keys
1 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Selected stitch pattern settings and messages are displayed.
(page 10)
2 Stitch length keys
Press stitch length keys to adjust the stitch length. (page 27)
3 Stitch width keys
Press stitch width keys to adjust the stitch width. (page 27)
4 Needle mode selection key (single/twin)
Press needle mode selection key to use the twin needle. Each
press of this key switches between the twin needle mode and
the single needle mode. (page 49)
5 Automatic reverse/reinforcement key
Press Automatic reverse/reinforcement key to use the
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching function. (page 25)
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d
e