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Useful Functions
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below.

Automatic sewing reverse/

reinforcement stitches

The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew
reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and
end of the stitching. Depending on the selected stitch,
reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are
automatically set. For details on reverse/
reinforcement stitching, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart"
(page 72).
aTurn on the machine.
XThe LCD comes on.
bSelect a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to
"Selecting stitching" (page 51).
cPress on the LCD.
XIt turns to , and the sewing machine is
set for automatic reverse/reinforcement
stitching.
Memo
zTo turn automatic reverse/reinforcement
stitching off, press .
zWhen the sewing machine is turned off, the
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
setting is cancelled.
zWhen the stitch such as those for sewing
buttonholes and bar tacks is selected,
reinforcement stitches are automatically
sewn.
dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and
then press (Start/stop button) once.
aStart/stop button
XStitching starts after reverse stitching or
reinforcement stitching.
e
After reaching the end of the stitching, press
(Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) once.
Buttonholes or bar tacking require
reinforcement stitching making this operation
unnecessary.
aReverse/reinforcement stitch button
XAfter reverse/reinforcement stitches are
sewn, the sewing machine stops.
a
a