SEWING THE STITCHES

iLower the presser foot and start.

A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.

CAUTION

When using the side cutter, sew between low and mid-speed and do not touch the knives or operation lever of the side cutter while sewing to avoid equipment damage or injury.

aGuide plate (lower knife)

bUpper knife

cOperation lever

Note

If the width has been adjusted, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Check that the needle does not touch the side cutter. If the needle touches the side cutter, it might cause the needle to break.

When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter

The seam margin should be approximately 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch).

aSeam margin

Memo

The fabric will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply spread out underneath the presser

foot guide plate. Set the fabric as explained in step h from the previous section, and then start sewing.

One layer of 13 oz. denim can be cut.

Clean the side cutter after use to avoid hav- ing dust and scraps of thread build up on it.

Add a small amount of oil as required to the cutting edge of the cutter.

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Stitches Utility

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