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Setting
up
the machine
Thread
cutter
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pull both
threads
from
front to
back
over
the cutter
the
threads release
as
soon
as
the first
stitch
is sewn
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Stitch
plate
Stitch plate
markings
.
the stitch plate
is
marked
with
seam
guide
lines
in
mm
and
inches
.
the millimetre markings
are
at
the
front
. the inch markings
are at
the
back
. the
measurements
indicate the
distance
from the
needle
to the
lines
.
the
needle
insertion
point
is
0
(=
needle
position
centre)
.
lines are
provided
to the
right
and
left
of the
needle
they
are
very useful guide lines
for
precise seaming
the
horizontal
lines
are
usef
ul
for
buttonholes,
etc.
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Thread
tension
@
The basic
setting
. is
indicated when
the
red
line
on the
tension adjustment wheel
is
in
line
with
the marking
A.
.the
tension
does
not
need adjusting
for
normal
sewing work.
.
for
special
sewing
work,
the
tension
can
be
adjusted
to
suit the fabric.
To
reduce
the
tension
.
turn to
between
3
and
1
To
increase
the tension
'turn
to
between
5
and
10
The
tension
can react
differently when
sewing
with
unusual threads and
it
is
necessary
to
adjust the tension and select
a
needle
which
suits
the
thread.
For
example:
Tension
Needle
Metallic thread
Monofilament
approx.3
90
approx.2-4
80
Feed-dog
Button flush
with
base
plate
=
sewing
position
Button
depressed =
feed-dog
is
lowered
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for
free-hand
sewing
(darning, embroidery,
etc.)
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