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Before you start sewing your garment, try test
stitching with the same thread and fabric as your
garment.
zTurn the stitch length adjustment dial q to
adjust the stitch length.
Slide the needle and bobbin threads to the back
under the presser foot. Use the same fabric for
actual sewing.
xTurn the handwheel w toward you to lower the
needle into the fabric.
cSet the speed control slider to (slow) until
you get used to the sewing speed.
Lower the presser foot lifter e.
Press the foot control r to start sewing.
z
x
c
v
b
Thread take-up
lever
NOTE:
Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest
position, otherwise the needle thread may slip
out from the needle eye.
Test Stitching
w
e
r
t
y
u
q
HOW TO SEW
vCheck the sewing result and adjust the needle
thread tension t as necessary.
bPress the auto thread cutter button y to trim the
threads for model 1600P and 1600P-DBX.
You can continue sewing without pulling the
bobbin thread up to the needle plate after
trimming the threads.
*Use the thread cutter u on the face cover if:
– the sewing machine is model 1600P-DB.
– the thread is thicker than #30.