STITCH LENGTH DIAL (Model 377 and 374 only)
To change the length of the stitches proceed as follows:
Tu r n t h e d i a l s o t h a t t h e n u m b e r f o r t h e r e q u i r e d s t i t c h l e n g t h i s a t s e t t i n g m a r k . T h e n u m b e r s i n d i c a t e t h e a p p r o x i m a t e s t i t c h l e n g t h i n m m . Th e s m a l l e r t h e n u m b e r s , t h e s h o r t e r t h e s t i t c h .
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REVERSE STITCH: (Model EP 377/374/373/372/372H)
Press center of the stitch length dial (reversing button) and hold for reverse stitching. Fabric will immediately start feeding backwards. Release button and machine will resume normal forward sewing. Very useful for fastening ends of seams and darts without having to tie threads, and for strengthening seams.
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THE PATTERN SELECTOR (Model 377)
The desired pattern can be selected by turning the pattern selector dial. The marks on the dial correspond to the
patterns shown on the panel respectively, as follows;
M( | ) | straight stitch, middle needle position |
O( | ) | straight stitch, left needle position |
1-5( 54321) zigzag stitch with variable width | ||
A( | ) | tricot stitch |
B( | ) | stretch blind stitch |
C( | ) | SS |
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D( | ) | reverse blind stitch |
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English
Selecting Stretch Stitch:
When sewing stretch stitch, set the stitch length dial at S.S. .
When you release the engagement on the dial, the stretch stitch mechanism will be off automatically.
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1-5( 54321) triple zigzag stretch stitch or
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Turn | the | stitch length dial so that |
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This | is a | standard adjustment for most | types |
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For | different types of | fabric, adjustment may be necessary. | |||||||||
To | shorten | the stretch | stitches, turn the dial | slightly to- | |||||||
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On | most | fabrics, these adjustments | allow | for various | |||||||
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When making stretch stitches, the mark¡±° | must always | ||||||||||
be within the SS range - (see drawing).
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