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

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

f Select a stitch.

For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51).

g Make 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)

h Position 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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￿ If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut.

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i Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing.

￿A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.

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￿If the stitching is sewn in a straight line

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

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a5 mm (3/16 inch)

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

￿After using the side cutter, clean to remove any lint or dust.

￿If 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 computerized embroidery and sewing machine, 885-V95/V96/V97/V98 Position the fabric in the side cutter

885-V95/V96/V97/V98, computerized embroidery and sewing machine specifications

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