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Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic
Presser Foot Pressure)
The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected
and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted
with an internal sensor while sewing, to insure that your
fabric is fed smoothly. The fabric sensor system works
continuously while sewing. This function is useful for
sewing heavyweight fabrics (page 69), or quilting
(page 78).
Press
, and then set [Automatic Fabric Sensor
System] to [ON]. (page 27)
Needle Position - Stitch Placement
When the [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is set to
[ON], the needle will stop immediately before entering
the fabric so the needle drop point at the beginning of
stitching can be checked. Each press of
position button) changes the needle to the next
position. When the [Needle Position - Stitch Placement]
is [OFF], each press of
simply raises and then lowers the needle.
Press
, and then set [Needle Position - Stitch
Placement] to [ON] or [OFF]. (page 28)
[Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is [ON]
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When the needle is nearly lowered by pressing
(Needle position button), the feed dogs are lowered.
At this time, the fabric can be shifted to finely adjust
the needle drop point.
(Needle
(Needle position button)
[Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is [OFF]
Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and
the Straight Stitch Foot
The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch
foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle
needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch needle
plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin
fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink
into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing.
The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on
lightweight fabrics. The small opening on the foot
provides support for the fabric as the needle travels
through the fabric.
CAUTION
• Always use the straight stitch foot in
combination with the straight stitch needle
plate.
a
Press
(Needle position button) to raise the needle
and turn the main power to OFF.
b
Remove the needle and the presser foot holder
(page 48, page 50).
c
Remove the bobbin case and the needle plate.
(page 176, page 177.)
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
1 2.25 mm (1/8 inch)
2 4.25 mm (3/16 inch)
3 6.25 mm (1/4 inch)
4 8.5 mm (5/16 inch)
2
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