Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 15
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Operation buttonsThe operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.
aStart/stop button
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of
sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is
stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,
refer to “Starting to sew” (page 5 3).
The button changes color according to the machine’s
operation mode.
bReverse/reinforcement stitch button
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew
reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse
stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to
sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches
are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other.
For details, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 55).
cNeedle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the
needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.
dThread cutter button
Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to
cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. For details,
refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 56).
eSewing speed controller
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing
speed.
CAUTION
Note
zDo not press the thread cutter button if there
is no fabric under the presser foot or while
the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to
the machine may occur.
zWhen cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon
thread or other special threads, use the
thread cutter on the side of the machine. For
details, refer to “Using the thread cutter”
(page 57).
Green: The machine is ready to sew or is
sewing.
Red: The machine can not sew.
Orange: The machi ne is winding the bobbin
thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is
moved to the right side.