Securing The Stitching - Baby Lock A-LINES Sofia BL137A Instruction And Reference Manual

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Memo
When the foot controller is plugged in,
start sewing.
When sewing is stopped, the needle remains
lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be
set so that the needle will stay up when
sewing is stopped. For details on setting the
machine so that the needle stays up when
sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the
machine settings" (page 19).
CAUTION
Do not allow thread or dust to
accumulate in the foot controller,
otherwise a fire or an electric shock may
occur.
Do not place objects on the foot
controller, otherwise damage to the
machine or injuries may occur.
If the machine is not to be used for a long
period of time, unplug the foot controller,
otherwise a fire or an electric shock may
occur.
(Start/stop button) cannot be used to

Securing the stitching

When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at
the end of an opening or where seams do not
overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement
stitching to secure the end of the thread.
a Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching, then lower the
presser foot.
b Press (Start/stop button), or press
down on the foot controller.
At this time, if
down, the machine sews at a slow speed.
• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page
51).
a Start/stop button
The machine starts sewing.
(Start/stop button) is held
a
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