kPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
aThread cutter
Memo
●When the foot controller is plugged in, 
(start/stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing.
●When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped, refer to “Changing the needle stop position” (page 10).
■Sewing reinforcement stitches
When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,
pressing 
(reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top
of each other.
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Thread tension
The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread.
Memo
●We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.
■ | Correct tension | 2 |
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| Correct tension is important as too much or too | |
| little tension will weaken your seams or cause | |
| puckers on your fabric. |
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| 1 |
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| a Wrong side |
| 2 | b Surface |
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| c Upper thread |
d Lower thread
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■Upper tension is too tight
Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.
1
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| a Wrong side |
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| b Surface |
2 |
| c Upper thread |
| d Lower thread | |
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| e Loops appear on |
3 | 5 | surface of fabric |
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Solution
Reduce the tension by turning the upper
5 | 4 | 3 |
■Upper tension is too loose
Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
aReverse stitching
bReinforcement stitching
Memo
● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement |
stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that |
is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch |
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3
aWrong side
bSurface
cUpper thread
dLower thread
eLoops appear on wrong side of fabric
settings” (page 52). |
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Solution
Increase the tension by turning the upper
5 | 4 | 3 |
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