SEWING

hToagain.stop sewing, press the “Start/Stop” button

iPressthreads.the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the

→The needle automatically stops in the raised position, and the feed dogs are lowered.

CAUTION

•Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after the threads have been cut. Doing so could tangle the thread or break the needle and damage the machine.

•Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when there is no fabric set in the machine or during machine operation. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in damage.

Note

When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other decorative threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine.

jRaise the presser foot and remove the fabric.

Memo

When the “Thread Cutter” button is pressed, the feed dogs are automatically lowered so the fabric can easily be removed, and then they are raised when sewing is started.

Note

This machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensor that warns you when the bobbin thread is almost empty. When the bobbin thread is nearly empty, the machine stops automatically and a message appears in the screen. When this message appears, change the bobbin with one full of thread. However, if the “Start/Stop” button is pressed, a few stitches can be sewn.

■Using the Foot Controller

You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing.

CAUTION

•Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.

Memo

When the foot controller is being used, the “Start/Stop” button has no effect on sewing.

aInsert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.

b

a

aFoot controller

bFoot controller jack

bSlowlysewing.press the foot controller to start

Memo

The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

cRelease the foot controller to stop the machine.

Memo

(For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model T

This foot controller can be used with model QC-1000.

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