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bInsert the foot controller plug into its jack on
the right side of the sewing machine.
aFoot controller jack
Note
(For U.S.A. only)
zFoot controller: Model T
This foot controller can be used on this
machine model NV1000.
cTurn on the sewing machine.
dSlide the sewing speed controller to the left or
right to select the desired sewing speed.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to
sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed
controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.
aSewing speed controller
• The speed set using the sewing speed
controller is the foot controller’s maximum
sewing speed.
eOnce you are ready to start sewing, slowly
press down on the foot controller.
Pressing down on the foot controller increases
the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the
foot controller decreases the sewing speed.
• Slowly press down on the foot controller.
Pressing it down hard starts sewing too
quickly.
XThe machine starts sewing.
fWhen the end of the stitching is reached,
completely release the foot controller.
XThe machine stops sewing with the needle
lowered (in the fabric).
gWhen you have finished sewing, press
(Needle position button).
XThe needle is raised.
hCut the threads.
•
For details, refer to
"Cutting the thread" (page
54)
.
Memo
zWhen the foot controller is plugged in,
(Start/stop button) cannot be used to start or
stop sewing.
zWhen 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 needle stays up when
sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the
machine settings" (page 19).
CAUTION
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●Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.●Do not place objects on the foot controller, otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur.●If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.
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