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STITCH LENGTH DIAL ( Model 377 and 374 only )
To change the length of the stitches proceed as follows:
Tu r n t h e d i a l s o t h a t t h e n u m b e r f o r t h e r e q u i r e d s t i t c h l e n g t h i s a t s e t t i n g m a r k . T h e n u m b e r s i n d i c a t e t h e a p p r o x i m a t e
s t i t c h l e n g t h i n m m . Th e s m a l l e r t h e n u m b e r s , t h e s h o r t e r t h e s t i t c h .
Model 377
setting
mark
REVERSE STITCH: (
Model EP 377/374/373/372
Press center of the stitch length dial (reversing button) and hold for reverse stitching. Fabric will immediately start feeding
backwards. Release button and machine will resume normal forward sewing. Very useful for fastening ends of seams and
darts without having to tie threads, and for strengthening seams.
Model EP 377
THE PATTERN SELECTOR
The desired pattern can be selected by turning the pattern selector dial. The marks on the dial correspond to the
patterns shown on the panel respectively, as follows;
M(
)
straight stitch, middle needle position
O(
)
straight stitch, left needle position
1-5( 54321)
zigzag stitch with variable width
A(
)
tricot stitch
B(
)
stretch blind stitch
C(
)
double action stitch
D(
)
reverse blind stitch
automatic buttonhole sewing
Selecting Stretch Stitch:
When sewing stretch stitch, set the stitch length dial at
S.S. .
When you release the engagement on the dial, the
stretch stitch mechanism will be off automatically.
M(
)
triple straight stretch stitch, middle needle
position.
O(
) triple straight stretch stitch, left needle
position.
1-5( 54321) triple zigzag stretch stitch or ric-rac stitch
A(
) smocking stitch
B(
)
fancy stretch stitch or blanket stitch
C(
) double overlock stitch
D(
) overlock stitch
Model 374
)
Model 374
(
Model 377
)
stitch lengths
Model 373/372
Standard djustment
Turn the stitch length dial so that
the SS mark is uppermost.
This is a standard adjustment for most types of fabric.
For different types of fabric, adjustment may be necessary.
To
shorten the stretch stitches, turn the dial slightly to-
wards
¡ ° ¡ ±
To lengthen, turn the dial towards
On
most fabrics,
these adjustments allow for various
pattern possibilities.
When making stretch stitches, the mark
be within the SS range - (see drawing).
7
SS
SS
¡ ° ¡ ±
.
¡ ° ¡ ±
must always
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