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3Turn on the sewing machine.

4Slide 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.

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1Sewing speed controller

The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

5Once 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.

Slower

Faster

Slowly press down on the foot controller. Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly.

XThe machine starts sewing.

6When the end of the stitching is reached, completely release the foot controller.

XThe machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in the fabric).

7When you are finished sewing, raise the needle, and then cut the threads.

For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 43).

Memo

If (needle stop position key) is lit, the sewing machine will stop with the needle lowered. If the key is not lit, the sewing machine will stop with the needle raised. The needle position setting selected with the needle stop position key does not change if the sewing machine is turned off.

When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing.

CAUTION

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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Brother NX 200 manual Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric