Bartacks - ELNA 8600 Instruction Manual

Bartack
Sew to length
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Sensor Sensor
Auto Auto
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PROG.
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Restart for the same size.
Different size
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Auto
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Adjust
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Cancel

Bartacks

A bartack is a reinforced stitch used on garment areas
that receive extra stress like pockets, belt loops and
zippers.
Select 22.
SET SET
SET SET SET
SET SET
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Automatic Bartack
Place the fabric under presser foot. Lower presser foot.
Sew until the machine automatically stops.
A 1.5 cm (5/8˝) bartack is sewn.
Touch the "Adjust" key to change bartack width or
density.
Make a longer bartack by combining bartacks until
desired length is obtained.
Setting Memory Bartack Size
It is possible to sew a bartack length shorter than 1.5 cm
(5/8˝).
Place the fabric under presser foot. Lower presser foot.
Sew until the desired bartack length q is sewn. Stop
and press the "Reverse" key. Sew until the machine
automatically stops.
To sew another bartack the same size - raise foot, move
fabric, lower foot and sew.
Reset Bartack Size
To sew a bartack a different size (or after using Adjust
key), reset the machine by touching "Cancel" key. Sew
new bartack size using same method.
Fine Adjustment Screw - Very heavy fabrics may require
the use of the fine adjustment screw. See page 13.
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