SEWING BASICS
eOnce you are ready to start sewing, slowly press down on the foot controller.
Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed.
a
b
aSlower
bFaster
•Slowly press down on the foot controller. Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly.
XThe machine starts sewing.
fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, completely release the foot controller.
XThe machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in the fabric).
gWhen you are finished sewing, raise the needle, and then cut the threads.
•For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 46).
Memo
●When the foot controller is plugged in, 
(start/stop button) cannot be used to 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 needle stop position” (page 35).
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.
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.
aLower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever.
bPress 
(start/stop button) or press down on the foot controller.
At this time, if 
(start/stop button) is held down, the machine sews at a low speed.
aStart/stop button
•For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 42).
XThe machine starts sewing.
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