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fRaise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached.

gPass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine.

hSelect a stitch.

For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 66).

CAUTION

After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

iMake a cut of about 2 cm (1/16 inch) long in the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

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a2 cm (1/16 inch)

jPosition the fabric in the side cutter.

The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter.

If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut.

kLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start

XA seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.

If the stitching is sewn in a straight line, the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch).

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a5 mm (3/16 inch)

Memo

zThe side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13-oz. denim.

zAfter using the side cutter, clean it by removing any lint or dust.

zIf the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter.

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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aGuide plate

Overcasting Stitches 71

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Brother NX 600 JPosition the fabric in the side cutter, KLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start

NX 600 specifications

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