Controlling Sewing Speed; Foot Control - Janome Continental M17 Instruction Book

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After sewing, depress the thread cutter switch q on the
right side of the foot control to trim both the needle and
bobbin threads.
Do not depress the thread cutter switch until the start/
stop button turns green w.
q Thread cutter switch
NOTE:
• Threads are trimmed when the thread cutter switch
is depressed for more than 0.5 seconds.
• The thread cutter switch does not work without the
oot contro eing depressed first
• Bundle the cables with the cable tie as necessary.
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Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider
You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed
control slider according to your sewing needs.
To increase the sewing speed, move the slider to the
right.
To decrease the sewing speed, move the slider to the
left.
The sewing speed can be changed while stitching.

Foot Control

Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.
The harder you press the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
NOTE:
• The machine runs at the maximum speed set by
the speed control slider when the foot control is fully
depressed.
• You can select the desired start-up speed from slow,
normal or high (refer to page 169).
• This machine is e uipped ith an automatic
shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating
whenever the machine is running overloaded. Follow
the safety instructions that appear on the right touch
screen.
Cord storage
The cord of the foot control can be conveniently stored in
the cord storage under the base cover of the foot control.
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Operating Instructions:
Foot control model 21390 is for use with this sewing
machine.