cPress “+” or “–” side of (stitch width key) to adjust the stitch width.

– +

aStitch width key

bStitch width

cNarrow

dWide

Memo

●When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the default setting, around or disappears from the LCD. When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the default setting, reappears around or in the LCD.

●If the stitch width of the selected stitch cannot be adjusted, “--” appears to the right of in the LCD.

CAUTION

●After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

●If the stitches become bunched together, increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking.

Positioning the fabric

Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly.

aTurn on the sewing machine.

The straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected.

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bPress (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

aNeedle position button

cPlace the fabric under the presser foot.

•If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side, sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way.

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