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fPosition the side cutter so that the side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then slowly lower the presser foot lever.

b a

aNotch in presser foot holder

bPin

XThe side cutter is attached.

gRaise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached.

hPass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine.

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.

iMake a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long

in the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

a

jPosition the fabric.

Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut is on top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot.

a

aGuide plate

Note

●If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut.

a2 cm (3/4 inch)

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