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

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

fSelect a stitch.

For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49).

gMake a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

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a2 cm (3/4 inch)

hPosition the fabric in the side cutter.

The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter.

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aGuide plate

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zIf the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut.

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iLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start

XA seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.

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zIf the stitching is sewn in a straight line

63 , the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch).

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a 5 mm (3/16 inch)

zThe side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13-oz. denim.

zAfter using the side cutter, clean it by removing any lint or dust.

zIf the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter.

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Brother 885-V32 appendix HPosition the fabric in the side cutter, ILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start

885-V32 specifications

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