h
Align the upper thread and bobbin thread,
and then pass them under the presser foot
toward the rear of the machine.
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Turn on the machine.
j
Select a stitch.
Memo
• For best results, select a longer stitch length and a
wider stitch width. Depending on the selected stitch,
it may not be possible to change the stitch length
and stitch width settings. For details on adjusting the
stitch length and stitch width, refer to the machine's
Operation Manual.
• Depending on the fabric, bunched stitches may
result. We recommend selecting a simple stitch and
sewing trial stitches to check the sewing results.
Examples of simple stitches:
k
Adjust the upper thread tension.
For details on adjusting the upper thread tension,
refer to the machine's Operation Manual.
Memo
We recommend an upper thread tension that is higher
than the standard setting.
l
If your machine is equipped with the
automatic thread cutting function and
automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching
function, make sure the automatic thread
cutting and automatic reinforcement/reverse
stitching have been turned off.
CAUTION
• Before sewing, make sure the automatic thread
cutting has been turned off. If sewing is started with
automatic thread cutting turned on, the thread may
become tangled or the machine may be damaged.
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p
While gently holding threads at the rear of the
machine, turn the handwheel to feed the
needle into the punched hole again, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
Select a low speed, gently hold the threads
behind the presser foot and start sewing.
Threads can be released after several stitches
have been made.
Note
• Before sewing, check that there is enough thread in
the bobbin.
When you have reached the end of the
stitching area, stop the machine.
Note
• Do not sew reinforcement/reverse stitches at the
end of the stitching, otherwise the threads may
become tangled or the needle may break. In
addition, it will be difficult to pull the bobbin thread
up to the wrong side of the fabric.
Raise the needle and presser foot.
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