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Setting the Stitch
This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension
for each stitch.However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the screen, then
following the procedure described in this section.
Note
zIf the thread tension cannot be adjusted as desired, refer to “Troubleshooting” (page 188).
zSettings for some stitches cannot be changed. For details, refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” (page 70).
zStitch settings return to their defaults if they are changed, when the machine is turned off or a different
stitch is selected before the stitch setting is saved.

Adjusting the stitch width

The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to
make the stitch wider or narrower.
Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower.
Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider.
Memo
z
Press to return the setting to its default.
z
If the straight stitch (left needle position or triple
stretch stitch) was selected, changing the stitch
width changes the needle position. Increasing
the width moves the needle to the right;
reducing the width moves the needle to the left.
zThe sewing machine can be set so that the
stitch width can easily be changed with the
sewing speed controller. For details, refer to
“Satin stitching using the sewing speed
controller” (page 111).
z means the setting cannot be adjusted.
CAUTION
●After adjusting the stitch width, slowly
turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot. If
the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.