Securing Seams; Cutting Threads; Needle Plate Guides - ELNA eXcellence 720PRO Instruction Manual

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Securing Seams

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse key
and sew several reverse stitches.
The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and
hold the reverse key.
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Press the reverse key once when sewing the lock-a-matic
stitch (pattern 002 in mode 2) or locking stitch (pattern
003 in mode 2) and the machine will lock the stitches off
and stop automatically.

Cutting Threads

To cut the threads after finishing sewing, press the thread
cutter key. The needle bar automatically rises after
trimming the threads.
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NOTE:
If you press the thread cutter key with the presser
foot up, the LCD screen will advise you to lower the
presser foot.
Lower the presser foot and press the thread cutter
key.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut specialized
or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does not work
well.
To use the thread cutter on the face plate, remove the
fabric and draw it to the back.
Pull the threads up and slip them between the thread
cutter and face plate from behind.
Pull the threads toward you to cut.
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Needle Plate Guides

The seam guides are marked on the needle plate, free
arm and hook cover.
The seam guides for 1/4˝, 3/8˝ and 5/8˝ are also marked
on the front of the needle plate.
q Seam guides on the front of the needle plate
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.
w Center needle position
The cornering guides are very useful when turning a
square corner.
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The angle scales on the needle plate are useful for
patchwork piecing (refer to page 75).
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