Sewing (Utility Stitching); Basic Operations; Straight Stitch - Toyota OEKAKI 50 Instruction Manual

7 Sewing (utility stitching)

Basic operations

Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing
machine.
Not doing so could cause injuries.
Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing.
Doing so could break the needle and cause injuries.

■ Straight stitch

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1
Select the stitch in the operation panel.
* Check that the OEKAKI (free-motion embroidering) button is not lit.
* Refer to "Selecting the stitch" (page 44).
Suitable stitch
1
2
Select the stitch length
* Refer to "Selecting the stitch length" (page 46).
3
Press the (needle up/down) button to raise the needle.
4
Position the fabric under the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.
5
Lightly guide the fabric with your hands, and then press the
Otherwise, begin sewing by stepping on the foot controller.
* For details on changing the sewing speed, refer to "Selecting the sewing speed" (page 47).
Caution
• When the foot controller is connected, the sewing machine cannot be started by pressing the start/stop
button. At the end of sewing, the machine can be stopped by pressing the start/stop button.
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Presser foot to be used
2
Caution
Zigzag
sewing
foot
OEKAKI
button
not lit
(start/stop) button.