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Operation buttons
The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.
aStart/stop button
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of
sewing while the button is pressed. When sewing is
stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details,
refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55).
The button changes color according to the machine’s
operation mode.
Memo
zWhen the foot controller is plugged in,
(Start/stop button) cannot be used to
start sewing.
bNeedle position button
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the
needle. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the
needle. Use this button to change the sewing direction
or for detailed sewing in small areas. Pressing the
button twice sews one stitch.
cReverse/reinforcement stitch button
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew
reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse
stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to
sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches
are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other.
For details, refer to "Securing the stitching" (page 57).
dThread cutter button
Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to
cut both the upper thread and the bobbin threads. For
details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 59).
CAUTION
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.
zWhen cutting nylon thread or other special
threads, use the thread cutter on the side of
the machine. For details, refer to "Using the
thread cutter" (page 60).
eSewing speed controller
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing
speed.
Green: The machine is ready to sew or is
sewing.
Red: The machine can not sew.
Orange: The machine is winding the bobbin
thread, or the bobbin winder shaft is
moved to the right side.

●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.