7. SEWING

7-8. Using manual mode

In this mode, the feed bracket can be moved one stitch at a time by turning the upper shaft pulley by hand. This is useful when carrying out timing adjustment.

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1.Press the SELECT key (1) to change the mode to manual mode.

*The program number will appear in the program number display (2), and the number of stitches will appear in the detail display (3).

2.Use the and keys to select the desired program number.

*If an independent program has been selected, the program number changes in the order 1 → 2 → ... → 9 → 1.

*If a cycle program has been selected, the program number changes in the order A1 → A2 → ... → A8 → A1. However, steps that have not been programmed will be skipped.

3.Press the ENTER key (4) to accept the program number selection.

*The program number display will stop flashing and illuminate steadily.

4.Place the material to be sewn under the work clamp, and then press the cloth presser switch (5). The work clamp will be lowered.

5.Press the start switch (6).

*The feed bracket (7) will move to the sewing start position.

Note: If cutting before sewing has been selected, the hammer will operate.

6.Turn the upper shaft pulley toward you.

*The feed bracket (7) will move to the next sewing start position in accordance with the rotation of the upper shaft.

Note: If the upper shaft pulley is turned in the wrong direction, the feed bracket timing may become disrupted.

*The number of stitches in the detail display (3) will decrease by 1.

*To return the feed bracket to the cloth setting position while sewing:

1)Press the EMERGENCY STOP switch (8) and then release it.

2)Press the RESET key (9).

7.When the final stitch is reached, the buzzer will sound.

8.When the needle up position is reached, press the start switch (6).

*Thread trimming will be carried out, and then the machine will return to the cloth setting position. Note: If cutting after sewing has been selected, the hammer will operate.

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rh-918a specifications

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