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Saving stitch settings

Adjusted thread tension and stitch width and length settings can be saved so that they will be specified each time the stitch is selected. The various settings can be saved for each utility stitch.

aSelect the stitch, and then adjust the thread tension and stitch width and length.

To adjust the thread tension, press or (Thread tension keys). To adjust the stitch

width, press or (Stitch width keys). To

adjust the stitch length, press or (Stitch length keys).

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aThread tension keys

bStitch width keys

cStitch length keys

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aUpper thread tension

bStitch width (mm)

cStitch length (mm)

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

•For details on changing the thread tension, refer to “Changing the tension of the upper thread” (page 58).

XThe thread tension and stitch width and length are changed.

bPress (Manual memory key).

X“Saving...” appears while the settings for the thread tension, stitch width and stitch length are being saved.

XAfter the settings for the thread tension, stitch width and stitch length are saved, the initial stitch screen appears again.

•The next time that the stitch is selected, the saved settings are the first ones that are displayed.

•To clear the saved settings and return the thread tension and stitch width and length to

their default settings, press (Reset key). To use the default settings the next time that

the stitch is selected, press (Manual memory key) to save the settings.

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