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gAfter 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn,

release (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button).

XThe machine stops sewing.

hPress (Start/stop button), or press down on the foot controller.

At this time, if the start/stop button is held pressed, the machine sews at a low speed.

XThe machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction.

iAfter sewing to the end of the stitching, the sewing machine stops.

Release the start/stop button or foot controller.

 

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3

1

 

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5

4

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aBeginning of stitching

bEnd of stitching

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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aReverse stitching

bReinforcement stitching

Memo

zWhether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 132).

Cutting the thread

When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. The threads can be cut in either of two ways.

Using the thread cutter button

aWhen you wish to finish the stitching, press

(Thread cutter button) once.

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aThread cutter button

XThe threads are cut and the needle is raised.

bRaise the presser foot lever.

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aPresser foot lever

CAUTION

Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur.

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.

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Brother NX 600 operation manual Cutting the thread, Sewing reinforcement stitches

NX 600 specifications

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