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Automatically cutting the thread

The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called “programmed thread-cutting”. If programmed thread- cutting is set, automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set. This setting is convenient if a stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected.

aTurn on the sewing machine.

XThe LCD comes on.

bSelect a stitch.

•For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).

cPress (Automatic thread cutting key).

X (Automatic thread cutting key) and

(Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key) light up, and the sewing machine is set

for programmed thread-cutting and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching.

•To turn off programmed thread-cutting, press

(Automatic thread cutting key) until the key is no longer lit.

•When the sewing machine is turned off, the programmed thread-cutting setting is cancelled.

dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and

then press (“Start/Stop” button) once.

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a “Start/Stop” button

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X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

 

sewn, the machine starts sewing.

 

eAfter reaching the end of the stitching, press (“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button)

once.

This step is not necessary if a stitch such as those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn.

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a“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button

XAfter reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops and cuts the thread.

The thread is cut here.

Memo

zReverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT be sewn and the thread will not

automatically be cut until (“Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitch” button) is pressed.

(“Start/Stop” button) may be pressed to stop stitching when needed such as for

pivoting corners.

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